Methodology
The science behind ChangeLitmus
ChangeLitmus is a self-report readiness indicator. It blends six well-established models from behavioral science and information systems research into five measurable factors, then maps your weakest factors to evidence-based interventions.
Foundational models
Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
Davis, 1989
People adopt technology when they believe it's useful and easy to use. Perceived usefulness is consistently the strongest predictor of intention to use.
Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT)
Venkatesh et al., 2003
Extends TAM with social influence (what respected peers do) and facilitating conditions (access, time, support). Explains up to 70% of variance in usage intention.
COM-B Model of Behaviour
Michie, van Stralen & West, 2011
Behaviour happens when Capability, Opportunity and Motivation align. Used widely in public health and organizational change to diagnose which lever to pull.
Self-Efficacy Theory
Bandura, 1977
Belief in one's ability to succeed shapes effort and persistence. Small mastery experiences are the most powerful way to build it.
Growth Mindset & Learning Orientation
Dweck, 2006; Dweck & Leggett, 1988
People who see abilities as learnable embrace challenge and recover from mistakes — key when learning fast-changing tools.
Technology Anxiety & Diffusion of Innovations
Meuter et al., 2003; Rogers, 1962
Worry about errors, ethics or job security slows adoption; trialability and observability of safe wins speed it up.
The five factors
Perceived Value
TAM · UTAUT performance expectancy
How strongly you believe AI can improve the quality, speed or impact of your work.
Capability & Self-Efficacy
COM-B Capability · Bandura self-efficacy
Your confidence that you can learn and use AI tools effectively.
Learning Mindset
Growth mindset · Learning goal orientation
Your appetite for experimenting, learning new skills and tolerating early mistakes.
Social & Environmental Opportunity
COM-B Opportunity · UTAUT social influence & facilitating conditions
How much your team, manager and environment make AI use normal and supported.
Trust & Comfort
Technology anxiety · Diffusion of Innovations
How comfortable you feel relying on AI, versus worry about accuracy, ethics or job impact.
How scoring works
- 20 statements, 4 per factor, rated on a 5-point Likert scale (strongly disagree → strongly agree).
- Five items are reverse-keyed to reduce acquiescence bias (the tendency to agree with everything).
- Each factor is scored 0–100; your overall ChangeLitmus score is the mean across all items, scaled 0–100.
- Recommendations target your 2–3 lowest factors, using intervention types from the Behaviour Change Wheel (e.g., training, modelling, environmental restructuring, enablement).
Limitations
ChangeLitmus is a reflective, developmental tool — not a validated psychometric instrument or a performance evaluation. Self-reports reflect how you feel today and can shift quickly with experience and support. Use results for personal growth and team conversations, never for hiring or performance decisions.