This chapter presents research on the benefits of multi-scale modeling to capture cultural and behavioral influences, using the adoption of new technology as a domain of demonstration. The spread of new technology depends on the decisions of individuals with diverse beliefs, traditions, and dispositions, which can be modeled using various approaches. The work here uses an agent-based model to r...

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E-Government increases transparency and improves communication between the government and the users. Providing e-Government services to business sector is a fundamental mission of governmental agencies in Saudi Arabia. However, the adoption of e-Government systems is less than satisfactory in many countries, particularly in developing countries. This is a significant factor that can lead to e-G...

Every year, individuals and organizations end up adopting (licensing) many competing software products. Yet, over time, much of the adopted software remains unused because users forgo the use of one software product for another adopted alternative. Although much research in the IS field has examined initial IS adoption, less is known about such post-adoption behavior. This article argues that a...

We investigate the effects of forward looking behaviour in technology adoption. The setup is an overlapping generation model where agents choose between two alternative networks taking in consideration the installed base as well as the expected base. In other words users not only keep into account the actions of previous players, but also form expectations over future generations’ choices befor...

Although the total number of mobile subscriptions reached 6.8 billion worldwide (ITU, 2013) confirming in the process that mobile technology is widespread, academic literature has so far focused only on explaining adoption of mobile technology and services. This literature review analyses 67 studies from the period 2005–2013 and finds the following: a) most studies are quantitative in nature an...

Diffusion Theory in the New Media Environment: Toward an Integrated Technology Adoption Model David J. Atkin, Daniel S. Hunt & Carolyn A. Lin To cite this article: David J. Atkin, Daniel S. Hunt & Carolyn A. Lin (2015) Diffusion Theory in the New Media Environment: Toward an Integrated Technology Adoption Model, Mass Communication and Society, 18:5, 623-650, DOI: 10.1080/15205436.2015.1066014 T...

In this study, we focus on post-adoption transfer behavior between technology products that are not substitutable. Drawing upon the theories and findings of entitativity, the self-perception theory, and technology acceptance model, we proposed a research model. We then validated it through cross-sectional field data collected from users on their post-adoption transfer from one instant messenger...

INTRODUCTION The successful implementation of health information technologies requires investigating the factors affecting the acceptance and use of them. The aim of this study was to determine the most important factors affecting the adoption of health information technologies by doing a systematic review on the factors affecting the acceptance of health information technology. METHODS This ...

The authors present an in depth understanding of B2B e-commerce adoption and routinization across Europe. The research was informed by the technology, organization, and environment (TOE) framework. A sample of 7,172 firms across Europe was used. A seven factor model is presented that includes technology readiness, technology integration, firm size, obstacles, education level, competitive pressu...