Retaining users and facilitating their post-adoption are crucial for the success of mobile social networking sites SNS. Drawing on the social support theory, this research examined mobile SNS continuance. The results indicated that both social support and technological perceptions affect continuance usage through trust and flow. Social support includes informational support and emotional support. Technological perceptions include system quality and service quality. The results imply that service providers need to offer a supportive climate as well as quality systems and services in order to facilitate users' post-adoption and continuance usage.
{"title":"The Effect of Social Support on Post-Adoption of Mobile SNS","authors":"Tao Zhou","doi":"10.4018/IJEA.2017070102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEA.2017070102","url":null,"abstract":"Retaining users and facilitating their post-adoption are crucial for the success of mobile social networking sites SNS. Drawing on the social support theory, this research examined mobile SNS continuance. The results indicated that both social support and technological perceptions affect continuance usage through trust and flow. Social support includes informational support and emotional support. Technological perceptions include system quality and service quality. The results imply that service providers need to offer a supportive climate as well as quality systems and services in order to facilitate users' post-adoption and continuance usage.","PeriodicalId":354119,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. E Adopt.","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129693796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study examined the determinant of continuance intention of Facebook usage among female library and information science LIS undergraduates selected from Four Library Schools in the Nigerian uni...
{"title":"Determinants of Continuance Intention of Facebook Usage Among Library and Information Science Female Undergraduates in Selected Nigerian Universities","authors":"A. Tella, Bisola Justina Babatunde","doi":"10.4018/IJEA.2017070104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEA.2017070104","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the determinant of continuance intention of Facebook usage among female library and information science LIS undergraduates selected from Four Library Schools in the Nigerian uni...","PeriodicalId":354119,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. E Adopt.","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131614741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The prevalent consumption channel with portable devices has led to an emerging pattern of online-to-offline O2O purchasing behavior. By applying the technology acceptance model TAM and the theory of planned behavior as the theoretical framework, this study investigated consumers' perceptions toward applying quick response codes QR codes for shopping. Of the research sample, a total of 338 valid returns were investigated using a structural analysis with the partial least squares method. The results indicate that perceived innovation leads to greater perception of usefulness and ease of use. From the view of the TAM, the ease of QR code use does not influence the attitude of users regarding employing QR codes for shopping. The results lend support to the practical implications of the emerging O2O consuming behavior using QR codes with portable devices. Further findings and discussion are elaborated in this paper.
{"title":"Perceived Innovation and Quick Response Codes in an Online-to-Offline E-Commerce Service Model","authors":"Shinyi Lin, Shaochun Chen, S. Chuang","doi":"10.4018/IJEA.2017070101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEA.2017070101","url":null,"abstract":"The prevalent consumption channel with portable devices has led to an emerging pattern of online-to-offline O2O purchasing behavior. By applying the technology acceptance model TAM and the theory of planned behavior as the theoretical framework, this study investigated consumers' perceptions toward applying quick response codes QR codes for shopping. Of the research sample, a total of 338 valid returns were investigated using a structural analysis with the partial least squares method. The results indicate that perceived innovation leads to greater perception of usefulness and ease of use. From the view of the TAM, the ease of QR code use does not influence the attitude of users regarding employing QR codes for shopping. The results lend support to the practical implications of the emerging O2O consuming behavior using QR codes with portable devices. Further findings and discussion are elaborated in this paper.","PeriodicalId":354119,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. E Adopt.","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130714429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Several studies demonstrate that immigrants use computers and the Internet more than non-immigrants or earlier immigrants. What motivates immigrants to use information and communication technology ICT? What are the factors that influence immigrants' ICT behaviors? For this study, the author chose 20 peer-reviewed articles published between 2001 and 2015 to study immigrants' motivations for ICT adoption and use. The following article will discuss two motives for immigrants' ICT use, as well as identify seven factors influencing adoption, non-adoption, use, and non-use.
{"title":"A Systematic Literature Review on Immigrants' Motivation for ICT Adoption and Use","authors":"Bhanu Bhakta Acharya","doi":"10.4018/IJEA.2016070103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEA.2016070103","url":null,"abstract":"Several studies demonstrate that immigrants use computers and the Internet more than non-immigrants or earlier immigrants. What motivates immigrants to use information and communication technology ICT? What are the factors that influence immigrants' ICT behaviors? For this study, the author chose 20 peer-reviewed articles published between 2001 and 2015 to study immigrants' motivations for ICT adoption and use. The following article will discuss two motives for immigrants' ICT use, as well as identify seven factors influencing adoption, non-adoption, use, and non-use.","PeriodicalId":354119,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. E Adopt.","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131954728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Electronic democracy e-democracy is a way to engage citizens and politicians with their government through the use of Information and Communication Technology ICTs tools. Although the concept of e-democracy has been growing during the past years, few studies have examined how to achieve success of e-democracy via social networks. This research is answering the following question: How social networks support the local government decision making to enhance e-democracy? To answer the research question, a proposed model was introduced and a survey method was employed. Findings showed that governments could use social networks to facilitate awareness of information among citizens and support citizens in building their communities. Furthermore, social networks would help to facilitate deliberation among citizens. However, this should be supported with appropriate level of involvements from the government side in the discussion to provide support. Through this, governments could enhance their decision making.
{"title":"The Use of Social Networks in Achieving e-Democracy in the Arab Spring Countries","authors":"H. Abdelghaffar, Lobna Hassan","doi":"10.4018/IJEA.2016070102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEA.2016070102","url":null,"abstract":"Electronic democracy e-democracy is a way to engage citizens and politicians with their government through the use of Information and Communication Technology ICTs tools. Although the concept of e-democracy has been growing during the past years, few studies have examined how to achieve success of e-democracy via social networks. This research is answering the following question: How social networks support the local government decision making to enhance e-democracy? To answer the research question, a proposed model was introduced and a survey method was employed. Findings showed that governments could use social networks to facilitate awareness of information among citizens and support citizens in building their communities. Furthermore, social networks would help to facilitate deliberation among citizens. However, this should be supported with appropriate level of involvements from the government side in the discussion to provide support. Through this, governments could enhance their decision making.","PeriodicalId":354119,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. E Adopt.","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131725013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study examines how learners present their knowledge in the e-learning environment. This study adopted concept-mapping technology to observe fifty-four learners. There are two findings: first, the learners frequently employed relationships and examples, which assisted them in making connections between new and old knowledge throughout the learning process, thereby allowing them to acquire knowledge; however, they seldom used hierarchies and cross-links. Second, their knowledge presentation styles remained fixed while engaging in various tasks ranging in from the simple to the complex. Based on our findings, for instructors, it is crucial to consider the style of knowledge presentations made by learners because these presentations can the effectiveness of information technology on learning performance. For system designers, the systems should be designed to provide greater flexibility by increasing the opportunities for learner autonomy. Moreover, this study would encourage learners to apply critical thinking skills when reflecting upon their current knowledge.
{"title":"Knowledge Presentation in a Virtual Learning Group Context","authors":"Chia-ping Yu","doi":"10.4018/IJEA.2016070101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEA.2016070101","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines how learners present their knowledge in the e-learning environment. This study adopted concept-mapping technology to observe fifty-four learners. There are two findings: first, the learners frequently employed relationships and examples, which assisted them in making connections between new and old knowledge throughout the learning process, thereby allowing them to acquire knowledge; however, they seldom used hierarchies and cross-links. Second, their knowledge presentation styles remained fixed while engaging in various tasks ranging in from the simple to the complex. Based on our findings, for instructors, it is crucial to consider the style of knowledge presentations made by learners because these presentations can the effectiveness of information technology on learning performance. For system designers, the systems should be designed to provide greater flexibility by increasing the opportunities for learner autonomy. Moreover, this study would encourage learners to apply critical thinking skills when reflecting upon their current knowledge.","PeriodicalId":354119,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. E Adopt.","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131509931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Based on self-monitoring theory, this study integrates the constructs of group climate, game design, leadership self-efficacy, and leadership experiences to investigate leadership behavior in MMORPGs. The authors adopted questionnaires (138 samples) as a means to observe leadership behaviors in MMORPGs. The research results show that group climate, game design and leadership self-efficacy have a positive influence on leadership. From a theoretical viewpoint, the authors' studies confirm that leaders adjust and control their behavior according to what kind of group climate they perceive, how confidently they act as leaders and what functions are provided by the online game system. A practical implication of this study is that MMORPGs provide an opportunity for players to effectively and quickly learn leadership skills. The authors suggest that leaders who are lacking in social skills initiate social interactions with others on MMORPGs; this can help them develop leadership self-efficacy or manage their team through effective game designs.
{"title":"A Model of Leadership Behavior in Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games","authors":"Li-Chun Huang, Chia-ping Yu","doi":"10.4018/IJEA.2015070102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEA.2015070102","url":null,"abstract":"Based on self-monitoring theory, this study integrates the constructs of group climate, game design, leadership self-efficacy, and leadership experiences to investigate leadership behavior in MMORPGs. The authors adopted questionnaires (138 samples) as a means to observe leadership behaviors in MMORPGs. The research results show that group climate, game design and leadership self-efficacy have a positive influence on leadership. From a theoretical viewpoint, the authors' studies confirm that leaders adjust and control their behavior according to what kind of group climate they perceive, how confidently they act as leaders and what functions are provided by the online game system. A practical implication of this study is that MMORPGs provide an opportunity for players to effectively and quickly learn leadership skills. The authors suggest that leaders who are lacking in social skills initiate social interactions with others on MMORPGs; this can help them develop leadership self-efficacy or manage their team through effective game designs.","PeriodicalId":354119,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. E Adopt.","volume":"240 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133427163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In this paper the concept of performative action is introduced to address how individuals can engage in IT adoption processes. The study investigates how local government employees adopt and localize ideas from a Danish National IT initiative called eDay3. Particularly the actions of a project manager are highlighted to portray how individuals can engage with historically produced discourses making them performative. The case study presented spans a two-year time period and demonstrates a double loop adoption process. First, a localization-process as discourse is used to support the specificity and variance of the specific local government. Second, a feedback loop re-attaching the localized project to the national reform program in order to maintain and protect the newly formed local practices. The study concludes that individuals actively struggle for social positions in IT adoption processes. Through the use of performative actions the positions are never stable and firm but constantly enacted and changed in discursive practices.
{"title":"Performative Actions in E-Adoption Processes: Strategic Efforts in a Local Government","authors":"Morten Hjelholt","doi":"10.4018/IJEA.2015070103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEA.2015070103","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper the concept of performative action is introduced to address how individuals can engage in IT adoption processes. The study investigates how local government employees adopt and localize ideas from a Danish National IT initiative called eDay3. Particularly the actions of a project manager are highlighted to portray how individuals can engage with historically produced discourses making them performative. The case study presented spans a two-year time period and demonstrates a double loop adoption process. First, a localization-process as discourse is used to support the specificity and variance of the specific local government. Second, a feedback loop re-attaching the localized project to the national reform program in order to maintain and protect the newly formed local practices. The study concludes that individuals actively struggle for social positions in IT adoption processes. Through the use of performative actions the positions are never stable and firm but constantly enacted and changed in discursive practices.","PeriodicalId":354119,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. E Adopt.","volume":"104 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117284765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nowadays, the broad Internet utilization and the advancement of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have greatly changed the way goods and services are bought and sold. As a consequence, even more online users prefer not only to shop online, but also purchase abroad taking advantage of Internet's limitless feature. Thus, technology's success has stimulated the process of cross-border e-shopping, allowing fast, less costly communication, as well as access to a wider variety of goods and services. The purpose of this consumer-oriented approach paper is to examine the perceptions of Greek Internet users concerning e-shops. In specific, it aims to reveal if there are differences on users' perceptions regarding Greek versus international e-shops, as even more individuals visit non-domestic online stores for their e-purchases. Hence, it provides tangible results to an under-explored area of online shopping and shed light on the difficulty of understanding important aspects of e-shopping behavior; presenting vital implications to both academia and practitioners.
{"title":"An Empirical Investigation of Internet Users' Perceptions towards National and International e-Shops","authors":"Vaggelis Saprikis","doi":"10.4018/IJEA.2015070104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEA.2015070104","url":null,"abstract":"Nowadays, the broad Internet utilization and the advancement of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have greatly changed the way goods and services are bought and sold. As a consequence, even more online users prefer not only to shop online, but also purchase abroad taking advantage of Internet's limitless feature. Thus, technology's success has stimulated the process of cross-border e-shopping, allowing fast, less costly communication, as well as access to a wider variety of goods and services. The purpose of this consumer-oriented approach paper is to examine the perceptions of Greek Internet users concerning e-shops. In specific, it aims to reveal if there are differences on users' perceptions regarding Greek versus international e-shops, as even more individuals visit non-domestic online stores for their e-purchases. Hence, it provides tangible results to an under-explored area of online shopping and shed light on the difficulty of understanding important aspects of e-shopping behavior; presenting vital implications to both academia and practitioners.","PeriodicalId":354119,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. E Adopt.","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126130822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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