11 research outputs found
Consumer Adoption of Self-Service Technologies in the Context of the Jordanian Banking Industry: Examining the Moderating Role of Channel Types
YesThis study aimed to examine the key factors predicting Jordanian consumers’ intentions and
usage of three types of self-service banking technologies. This study also sought to test if the
impacts of these main predictors could be moderated by channel type. This study proposed a
conceptual model by integrating factors from the unified theory of acceptance and use of
technology (UTAUT), along with perceived risk. The required data were collected from a
convenience sample of Jordanian banking customers using a survey questionnaire. The
statistical results strongly support the significant influence of performance expectancy, social
influence, and perceived risk on customer intentions for the three types of SSTs examined. The
results of the X2 differences test also indicate that there are significant differences in the
influence of the main predictors due to the moderating effect of channel type. One of the key
contributions of this study is that three types of SSTs were tested in a single study, which had
not been done before, leading to the identification of the factors common to all three types, as
well as the salient factors unique to each type
Consumer trust and confidence in the compliance of Islamic banks
Islamic banks compete with traditional (non-Islamic) banks for customers. This article aims to provide insight into why some Muslims choose to bank with Islamic banks in Pakistan, while others do not. Specifically, it addresses the questions: to what extent are trust and confidence active influencers in the decision-making process, are they differentiated or are they one of the same? Also how does the Pakistani collective cultural context further complicate the application of these concepts? For the purposes of this article trust refers to people and their interpersonal or social relations whereas confidence concerns institutions such as banks. Drawing on interviews with Muslim consumers in Pakistan, this study provides further insight into consumer behaviour within financial services and specifically Islamic banking and contributes to our theoretical understanding of the concepts of trust and confidence
Reducing the time-lag between onset of chest pain and seeking professional medical help: a theory-based review
Background: Research suggests that there are a number of factors which can be associated with delay in a patient
seeking professional help following chest pain, including demographic and social factors. These factors may have
an adverse impact on the efficacy of interventions which to date have had limited success in improving patient
action times. Theory-based methods of review are becoming increasingly recognised as important additions to
conventional systematic review methods. They can be useful to gain additional insights into the characteristics of
effective interventions by uncovering complex underlying mechanisms.
Methods: This paper describes the further analysis of research papers identified in a conventional systematic review of published evidence. The aim of this work was to investigate the theoretical frameworks underpinning studies
exploring the issue of why people having a heart attack delay seeking professional medical help. The study used
standard review methods to identify papers meeting the inclusion criterion, and carried out a synthesis of data
relating to theoretical underpinnings.
Results: Thirty six papers from the 53 in the original systematic review referred to a particular theoretical
perspective, or contained data which related to theoretical assumptions. The most frequently mentioned theory
was the self-regulatory model of illness behaviour. Papers reported the potential significance of aspects of this
model including different coping mechanisms, strategies of denial and varying models of treatment seeking.
Studies also drew attention to the potential role of belief systems, applied elements of attachment theory, and
referred to models of maintaining integrity, ways of knowing, and the influence of gender.
Conclusions: The review highlights the need to examine an individual’s subjective experience of and response to
health threats, and confirms the gap between knowledge and changed behaviour. Interventions face key challenges if they are to influence patient perceptions regarding seriousness of symptoms; varying processes of coping; and obstacles created by patient perceptions of their role and responsibilities. A theoretical approach to review of these papers provides additional insight into the assumptions underpinning interventions, and illuminates factors which may impact on their efficacy. The method thus offers a useful supplement to conventional systematic review methods
An examination of the role of national IT development and infrastructure in models for smartphone adoption and use: the cases of Iraq, Jordan and UAE
This research aims to examine the effect of national IT development on Arab consumers’ behavioural intention and their actual use of smartphones. This effect was compared to the effect of two factors: usefulness and ease of use. The study was conducted in three different countries, namely Iraq, Jordan and the UAE. A total of 1,264 questionnaires were collected from smartphone consumers aged 18-29 years old in the three countries. The collected data were analysed using partial least squares-structural equation modelling. The results revealed that the new proposed factor, national IT development, has a more significant effect on behavioural intention than the effect of perceived relative advantage (usefulness) and ease of use. The research provides information to academics, policymakers and mobile companies operating in Iraq, Jordan and UAE, enabling them to understand the perceptions of their customers of the effects of ICT development and policies on smartphone adoption and use.
Keywords – TAM; National IT development; Arab countries; Smartphone adoptio
Consumer adoption of Internet banking in Jordan: examining the role of hedonic motivation, habit, self-efficacy and trust
YesDespite the rapid growth of Internet banking (IB), customers in developing countries still hesitate to adopt this technology and its use in the Middle East remains low. This study aims to identify and examine the factors that predict behavioural intention and adoption of IB in Jordan. Four factors – hedonic motivation, habit, self-efficacy and trust – are proposed in a conceptual model. Data was collected by means of a survey with bank customers in Jordan. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to analyse the data. The results strongly supported the conceptual model. Further, hedonic motivation, habit, self-efficacy and trust were all confirmed to have a significant influence on behavioural intention. Trust was found to be strongly predicted by both hedonic motivation and self-efficacy. This study provides both academics and practitioners with an insight into the factors that can be used to encourage customer adoption of IB specifically in a Middle East context