Mobile Technology Acceptance of University Students: A Consolidated Approach

Zahra Hosseini, Jani Kinnunen, Mohammad Mehdizadeh, Irina Georgescu

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Abstract

The increasing usage of mobile technology implies high acceptance of emerging digital technologies. The aim of this study is to identify the features and quantify their effects on the acceptance of mobile technology by consolidating the uses and gratifications theory (UGT) and technology acceptance model (TAM) as the theoretical framework. The context is university students, sample of 335 selected by quota sampling method, attending the academic year 2018–2019 at one of the largest universities in Iran. The well-established methods of t-tests, ANOVA, and linear regression analysis show a significant role of social factors on the behavioral intention and actual use of mobile technology. In addition to direct effects, the influence of individual characteristics as moderating variables, on attitude, behavioral intention, and use of mobile technology are reported and discussed with respect to literature. The insights can support technology developers in providing user-centered applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies
PublisherSpringer
Pages121-137
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)978-981-19-2069-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Publication typeA4 Article in conference proceedings
EventInternational Conference on Mobile Computing and Sustainable Informatics - , Nepal
Duration: 27 Jan 202228 Jan 2022

Publication series

NameLecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies
Volume126
ISSN (Print)2367-4512
ISSN (Electronic)2367-4520

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Mobile Computing and Sustainable Informatics
Country/TerritoryNepal
Period27/01/2228/01/22

Keywords

  • Mobile technology
  • Technology acceptance model
  • University student
  • Use and gratification theory

Publication forum classification

  • Publication forum level 1

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Information Systems
  • Media Technology
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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