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Understanding User Behavioral Intention to Adopt a Search Engine that Promotes Sustainable Water Management
An increase in usersâ online searches, the social concern for an efficient management of resources such as water, and the appearance of more and more digital platforms for sustainable purposes to conduct online searches lead us to reflect more on the usersâ behavioral intention with respect to search engines that support sustainable projects like water management projects. Another issue to consider is the factors that determine the adoption of such search engines. In the present study, we aim to identify the factors that determine the intention to adopt a search engine, such as Lilo, that favors sustainable water management. To this end, a model based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is proposed. The methodology used is the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis with the Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS). The results demonstrate that individuals who intend to use a search engine are influenced by hedonic motivations, which drive their feeling of contentment with the search. Similarly, the success of search engines is found to be closely related to the ability a search engine grants to its users to generate a social or environmental impact, rather than usersâ trust in what they do or in their results. However, according to our results, habit is also an important factor that has both a direct and an indirect impact on usersâ behavioral intention to adopt different search engines
Innovation attributes and managers' decisions about the adoption of innovations in organizations: A meta-analytical review
The adopÂtion of inÂnoÂvaÂtions has emerged as a domÂiÂnant reÂsearch topic in the manÂageÂment of inÂnoÂvaÂtion in orÂgaÂniÂzaÂtions, alÂthough inÂvesÂtiÂgaÂtions ofÂten yield mixed reÂsults. To help manÂagers and reÂsearchers imÂprove their efÂfecÂtiveÂness, the auÂthors emÂployed a meta-analyÂsis inÂteÂgrated with strucÂtural equaÂtion modÂelÂing to anÂaÂlyze the asÂsoÂciÂaÂtions beÂtween the atÂtribÂutes of inÂnoÂvaÂtions, manÂagers' beÂhavÂioral prefÂerÂences, and orÂgaÂniÂzaÂtions' inÂnoÂvaÂtion adopÂtion deÂciÂsions in a meÂdiÂated-modÂerÂated frameÂwork. Our findÂings ofÂfer evÂiÂdence that atÂtribÂutes of inÂnoÂvaÂtions inÂfluÂence manÂagers' beÂhavÂioral prefÂerÂences and, conÂseÂquently, adopÂtion deÂciÂsions in orÂgaÂniÂzaÂtions. We also obÂserve the sigÂnifÂiÂcance of the conÂtext in which the adopÂtion deÂciÂsion ocÂcurs as well as the reÂsearch setÂtings emÂployed by scholÂars. FiÂnally, we disÂcuss the theÂoÂretÂiÂcal conÂtriÂbuÂtion and pracÂtiÂcal imÂpliÂcaÂtions of our meta-anÂaÂlytÂiÂcal reÂsults
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Lowering the pirate flag: a TPB study of the factors influencing the intention to pay for movie streaming services
The launch of several movie streaming services has raised new questions about how online consumers deal with both legal and illegal options to obtain their desired products. This paper investigates the factors influencing consumersâ intentions to subscribe to online movie streaming services. These services have challenged the dramatic growth in their illegal counterpart in recent years. Taking the theory of planned behavior as a starting point, we extended existing models in the literature by incorporating factors that are specific to consumer behavior in this particular field. A quantitative survey was conducted for the Italian market, and structural equation modeling was used for data analysis. Attitudes, involvement with products, moral judgement and frequency of past behavior were found to be the most important factors in explaining the intention to pay for movie streaming services. The paper provides insights for policy makers and industry managers on the marketing communication strategies needed to minimize the risk of digital piracy
Transcontextual model application in the prediction of veteran judo athletesâ life satisfaction
Background and Study Aim: Despite recognised benefits of regular physical activity for health, the percentage of individuals linking with a physical activity practice sufficient to confer health benefits is low. The aim of current work is knowledge about effects of an extension of the motivation trans-contextual model application, specifically in the prediction of life satisfaction by veteran judo athletes.
Material and Methods: It was used a sample of 99 Portuguese veteran judo athletes of both genders, aged between 30 and 76 years (M = 42.61 ±9.75), where through questionnaires were measured: basic psychological needs satisfaction, motivation, planned behaviour variables and life satisfaction.
Results: The structural equations model showed that autonomy perception positively and significantly predicts autonomous motivation. In its turn it positively and significantly predicts intentions.
Conclusions: Life satisfaction is positively and significantly predicted by intentions. Results authorise to emphasise the importance of fostering autonomy, since this will favour autonomous motivation, promoting a higher behavioural control over the practitionersâ intentions, thus generating a higher life satisfaction.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
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Determinants of social and institutional beliefs about internet acceptance within developing countryâs context: A structural evaluation of higher education systems in Pakistan
This study aims to extend a model of technology acceptance to suit in developing countryâs context.
The model attempts to identify relationship between social and institutional factors over behavioural
intention and usage. Recently, âacceptance and adoption of information technology (IT) in
multicultural settingâ is becoming topic of interest for IS researchers. In this line, numerous theories
and models are proposed to contribute in examining factors of IT acceptance and reluctance. It is
argued that the models in published literature are found culturally biased, which successfully present
results in only American and European context, however, their validity became questionable when
they were tested in south Asian countries context. Additionally, lack of research is observed to predict
individualâs cognitive behaviour of acceptance, which are influenced by social factors (i.e. peer
influence and superior influence, voluntariness, experience) and institutional factors (i.e. local
institutional management influence and top-level governmental policies influence). This study used
Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) based on Partial Least Square (PLS) method to analyse the
data. The results reveal that the proposed conceptual model achieves acceptable fit and the
hypothesised paths are valid
The Propensity To Continue Service Internationalization - A Model Of Planned Behavior
The present study investigates the propensity to continue internationalization by experienced international service providers. Enhancing the cognitive-behavioral root of internationalization process theory (Johanson and Vahlne 1977; 1990), this paper builds upon Ajzenâs (1991) theory of planned behavior. Consistent with the latter theory, the propensity to continue service internationalization is modelled as behavioral intention that results from (1) an overall attitude towards internationalization, (2) structural and strategic behavioral norms, and (3) inhibiting factors that exert behavioral control upon propensity. Using partial least squares analysis, a propensity model is tested on a sample of 193 international service providers. The results suggest that our model explicates and enhances the cognitive/affective character of internationalization process theory.management and organization theory ;
Internet banking acceptance model: Cross-market examination
This article proposes a revised technology acceptance model to measure consumersâ
acceptance of Internet banking, the Internet Banking Acceptance Model (IBAM). Data
was collected from 618 university students in the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. The
results suggest the importance of attitude, such that attitude and behavioral intentions
emerge as a single factor, denoted as âattitudinal intentionsâ (AI). Structural equation
modeling confirms the fit of the model, in which perceived usefulness and trust fully
mediate the impact of subjective norms and perceived manageability on AI. The
invariance analysis demonstrates the psychometric equivalence of the IBAM
measurements between the two country groups. At the structural level, the influence of
trust and system usefulness on AI vary between the two countries, emphasizing the
potential role of cultures in IS adoption. The IBAM is robust and parsimonious,
explaining over 80% of AI
Determinants of User Acceptance of a Local eGovernment Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)
On numerous occasions the significant value of the investments involved in the development of eGovernment and the expectations of governmental information systems use do not correspond to the rate of effective use. This scenario makes it difficult to justify the development of electronic government by governments and local authorities among its citizens. It is therefore important to understand the factors that influence the employees' intention of using governmental information systems. With the aim of understanding the determining factors of using an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) in the context of Portuguese municipalities, this study develops an empirical analysis using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model, (Venkatesh et al., 2003). This model's application for information systems research in the governmental context has a weak expression and is unique in EDMS research. This empirical research
follows a realist and positivist approach. Data was collected from a survey answered by 2,175 employees of Portuguese municipalities (EDMS users). Partial Least Squares (PLS) was used to test the model proposed. The
results showed that Intention to Use is positively affected by Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence and Facilitating Conditions. With respect to the EDMS Use, the results showed that it is positively
influenced by Intention to Use and Facilitating Conditions. The main result indicates that EDMS users believe that the use of this information system will help them to obtain performance benefits in their work. However, the
increasing use of EDMS is not very influenced by the system's perceived ease of use. In short, this study provides a contribution to the Information Systems Acceptance and Adoption literature in local eGovernmental
contexts. In addition, our contribution empirically tests the model for implementation in governmental organizations and provides a better understanding of the adoption and use of an EDM
Psycho-social factors influencing forest conservation intentions on the agricultural frontier
Remnant forest fragments are critical to conserve biological diversity yet these are lost rapidly in areas under agricultural expansion. Conservation planning and policy require a deeper understanding of the psycho-social factors influencing landholdersâ intentions towards conserving forest fragments. We surveyed 89 landholders in an agricultural frontier of the South American Gran Chaco and employed survey data to test three social psychological models: the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and two modified versions of it, one integrated to the Norm Activation Theory (TPB-NAT) and one including the effect of identity (TPB-NAT-Identity). The TPB was the most parsimonious model and explained a large variance of conservation intentions (41%). Social norms and attitudes had the largest direct influence on intentions across the three models, and identity had a significant role in shaping social norms and attitudes. Interventions aimed at building social capital within landholder networks provide the best hope for influencing pro-conservation norms.Fil: Mastrangelo, Matias Enrique. Victoria University of Wellington; Nueva Zelanda. Instituto Nacional de TecnologĂa Agropecuaria; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientĂficas y TĂ©cnicas; ArgentinaFil: Gavin, Michael C.. Colorado State University; Estados Unidos. Victoria University of Wellington; Nueva ZelandaFil: Laterra, Pedro. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias; Argentina. Instituto Nacional de TecnologĂa Agropecuaria; ArgentinaFil: Linklater, Wayne L.. Victoria University of Wellington; Nueva ZelandaFil: Milfont, Taciano L.. Victoria University of Wellington; Nueva Zeland
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