Mobile apps use for wellness and fitness and university students’ subjective wellbeing

Subjective wellbeing among mobile application users attracted researchers’ interest in recent years due to its prevalent role in enhancing everyday life, particularly during the recent coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). While previous work has primarily focused on users’ intention to adopt mobile apps for wellness and fitness (MAWF) purposes, scarce attention has been paid to the post-adoption impact of these apps on users’ subjective wellbeing. This study empirically integrates ‘technology readiness’ and ‘technology acceptance’ models (TRAM) to predict subjective wellbeing among MAWF users. It also critically assesses the strength of the mediating effects on the link between technology readiness and subjective wellbeing. Data analysis of 694 actual users of MAWF by means of SEM-PLS approach proves the robust power of the TRAM model in predicting subjective wellbeing. In addition to their mediating effects, technology acceptance constructs tend to be more influenced by positive dimensions (i.e., optimism and innovativeness) than that of negative dimensions (i.e., insecurity and discomfort) of technology readiness. This study is one of the first attempts to predict subjective wellbeing among actual users of MAWF. The study also delineates a broad spectrum of implications that enrich existing research and better inform decision makers in mobile health field.

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Drivers for Teleconsultation Acceptance in Brazil: Patients’ Perspective during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Revista de Administração Contemporânea ◽

10.1590/1982-7849rac2022210063.en ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Marcus Rodrigues Peixoto ◽

Jorge Brantes Ferreira ◽

Laís Oliveira

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Technology Acceptance Model ◽

Healthcare Services ◽

Structural Equations ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Personal Contact ◽

Technology Readiness ◽

Quality Healthcare ◽

Intention To Adopt ◽

Acceptance Model

ABSTRACT Context: teleconsultation can be a strategic technological tool for patients to access quality healthcare while dealing with resource challenges within health industry. It can be particularly relevant during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, when the social distancing world had to scramble for new technological solutions to offer quality healthcare services with reduced personal contact. Objective: our research proposes an integrative technology acceptance model to evaluate the drivers of teleconsultation adoption by patients, aligning constructs from the technology acceptance model with other drivers, such as technology readiness, trust, and self-efficacy. Methods: analyses included descriptive statistics and structural equations modeling based on survey’s data from a sample of 415 consumers. Results: results indicate significant relationships between the assessed constructs, with particular relevance on the effects of perceived usefulness, anteceded by trust and technology readiness, on attitude and intention to use teleconsultation. Conclusion: our findings provide helpful insights for health organizations and regulators associated with the diffusion of teleconsultation. The study findings also indicate that the challenging COVID-19 pandemic context may be affecting patients’ intention to adopt teleconsultation.

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Understanding Restaurant Clients' Intention to Use Mobile Applications

Journal of Global Information Management ◽

10.4018/jgim.2020070101 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 1-16

Author(s):

Galina Kondrateva ◽

Chantal Ammi ◽

Patricia Baudier

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Relationship Marketing ◽

Mobile Technology ◽

Mobile Applications ◽

Mobile Application ◽

Total Sample ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Technology Acceptance Models ◽

Restaurant Managers ◽

Technology Applications

Smartphones have changed consumer behavior by providing new mobile technology applications. In order to understand the intention to use mobile applications, this study highlights the factors of usability, loyalty, and trust based on technology acceptance models and relationship marketing by using mobile restaurant guides. This research fills a gap regarding the comparison of mobile application users' behavior in France and Russia. The authors tested the model by a total sample of 244 respondents (123 from Paris and 121 from Moscow) and analysed it with SmartPLS. The comparison of subgroups indicates that Russian users are sensitive toward the variable of trust, while French users are more impacted by mobile application usability. This study can be relevant for practitioners who work internationally, developers of mobile applications, and restaurant managers.

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FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PENGGUNAAN FASILITAS E-FILLING DALAM PENYAMPAIAN SPT MASA OLEH WAJIB PAJAK DI KOTA BENGKULU

Jurnal Ilmiah Akuntansi, Manajemen dan Ekonomi Islam (JAM-EKIS) ◽

10.36085/jam-ekis.v3i1.519 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hesti Setiorini ◽

Yusmaniarti Yusmaniarti

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Data Collection ◽

Technology Acceptance ◽

Empirical Evidence ◽

Significant Influence ◽

Negative Influence ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Technology Readiness ◽

Technology Acceptance Models ◽

Significant Positive Influence

The title of this study is the factors that influence the use of e-filling tax facilities by taxpayers as a means of submitting effectively and efficiently annual notice (SPT) in Pratama tax service office of Bengkulu city. In the use of e-filling facilities, not all taxpayers use it for various reasons. This study aims to find out the empirical evidence of the influence of perception of usefulness (X1), perception of easiness (X2), complexity (X3), security and confidentiality (X4), taxpayer information technology readiness (X5), and counseling to taxpayers (X6) toward the intensity of behavior in the use of e-filling (y) in the Pratama tax service office of Bengkulu city. In this study, the samples taken were 100 taxpayers registered in the Pratama tax service office of Bengkulu City. Data collection is done through direct observation and surveys, and the data were obtained by distributing questionnaires to the respondents. This study uses Technology Acceptance Models (TAM) with the SPSS program. The results showed that the perception of usefulness (X1) had a significant positive influence on the intensity of behavior for the use of e-filling. Easiness perception (X2) had a positive significant influence on the intensity of behavior for the use of e-filling, Complexity (X3) had significant negative influence on the intensity of behavior for e-filling, security and confidentiality (X4) had significant positive influence on the intensity of behavior for filling the e-filling, taxpayer information technology readiness (X5) had a significant positive influence on the intensity of behavior for filling the e-filling, and counseling to taxpayers (X6) had a significant positive influence on the intensity of behavior for filling the e-filling. Keywords: Perception of Usability, Perception of Convenience, Complexity, Security and Confidentiality, Taxpayer Information Technology Readiness and counseling to Taxpayers on Behavioral Intensity in the Use of E-Filling.

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Factors Influencing Consumers’ Intention to Adopt Fashion Robot Advisors: Psychological Network Analysis

Clothing and Textiles Research Journal ◽

10.1177/0887302x20941261 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 0887302X2094126

Author(s):

So Young Song ◽

Youn-Kyung Kim

Keyword(s):

Network Analysis ◽

Technology Acceptance ◽

Social Intelligence ◽

Online Survey ◽

Human Robot Interaction ◽

Robot Interaction ◽

Adoption Of Technology ◽

Intention To Adopt ◽

Psychological Attributes ◽

Technology Acceptance Models

Drawing upon the theory of human–robot interaction (HRI), this study examined the relations among perceived characteristics of fashion robot advisors (FRAs), consumers’ negative preconceptions toward robots, and positive dispositions toward technology to identify network differences in adoption and nonadoption groups. For interviews, pretests, and main data collection, we presented video clips of FRAs as stimuli. Based on the data ( n = 464) collected via an online survey, we conducted psychological network analysis to explore defining factors that differentiate adoption and nonadoption groups. The results indicate that perceived characteristics of social intelligence, humanlikeness, and knowledgeableness combined with a positive disposition of technological self-efficacy lead to adoption of FRAs. This study contributes to the literature on the theory of HRI and technology acceptance models, particularly in fashion retail sectors. Furthermore, this study provides a new graphical approach to networks that conceptualizes shoppers’ adoption of technology as a complex interplay of psychological attributes.

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Does Social Risk Amplification Theory Explain the Resistance to COVID-19 Geo-Localization Applications?

TEM Journal ◽

10.18421/tem103-26 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1202-1208

Author(s):

Mohamed Nabil Mzoughi ◽

Karim Garrouch

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Information Seeking ◽

Media Coverage ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Mobile Application ◽

Social Risk ◽

Social Amplification Of Risk ◽

Technology Acceptance Models ◽

The Social ◽

Risk Framework

KSA have launched a mobile application which recognizes if there is a confirmed COVID-19 subject in proximity. Its adoption can be explained by technology acceptance models, but the pandemic context involves also the use of a theory dealing with the health risk. This study adapts the Social Amplification of Risk Framework to verify a model explaining three behaviors: information seeking, preventive behavior and resistance to COVID-19 mobile application Tawakkalna. A survey has been distributed to a sample of 312 individuals living in Saudi Arabia. Findings show that media coverage and perceived risk have an impact on negative affective reactions which influence behavior.

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Pocket E-Li: Listening Assessment Made Easy

International Journal of Modern Languages And Applied Linguistics ◽

10.24191/ijmal.v3i1.7425 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 4

Author(s):

Norazean Sulaiman ◽

Nurul Nadiah Dewi Faizul Ganapathy ◽

Wan Faizatul Azirah Ismayatim

Keyword(s):

Mobile Application ◽

Listening Comprehension ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Positive Response ◽

Mobile Apps ◽

Listening Skills ◽

Current Technology ◽

The Future ◽

Level Of Understanding ◽

Almost All

Listening skills should be given more attention as listening takes precedence over anything else when it comes to acquiring a language (Putriani, Sukirlan & Supriyadi, 2013). Even with the booming of various technology to facilitate teaching and learning of listening skills in class, the assessment conducted to identify students’ level of understanding of certain topic is still not up-to-date and not parallel with the advancement of technology. The current studies show that the use of mobile apps for listening purpose is proven to be effective in reducing students’ anxiety (Rahimi & Soleymani, 2015), sustaining students’ motivation (Read & Kukulska-Hulme, 2015), and improving students’ linguistic competencies (Ramos & Valderruten, 2017). This study is aimed to test the effectiveness of mobile application in assessing students’ listening skills. Diploma students from various faculties in UiTM Shah Alam were randomly chosen to answer listening comprehension questions via the prototype developed, named Pocket E-Li. The results demonstrate that the majority of the students provided positive response towards the implementation of mobile application for listening assessment. Almost all respondents agreed that listening assessment should be conducted via mobile application in the future. It can be concluded that listening assessment via mobile application is beneficial to students since it meets the students’ demands and needs which is equivalent with the use of current technology.

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Sustaining Job Performance through Technology Acceptance with Usage of Whatsapp Mobile Application

International Journal of Service Management and Sustainability ◽

10.24191/ijsms.v5i1.9863 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 123

Author(s):

Nor Hayati Kassim ◽

Norlina Mohamed Noor ◽

Jati Kasuma ◽

Juliza Saleh ◽

Ceaser Dealwis ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Job Performance ◽

Technology Acceptance ◽

Mobile Applications ◽

Mobile Application ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Maximum Efficiency ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Willingness To Use

Companies are now recognizing that their employees require a spectrum of mobile applications in order to achieve maximum efficiency at the workplace. Mobile applications such as WeChat, Twitter and WhatsApp via smartphones have become influential tools and extensively used by employees at the workplace. This state-of-the-art technology in communication has penetrated various fields, including routine administrative jobs at the workplace. The objective of this research is toinvestigate the acceptance of the WhatsApp mobile application for formal use among support staff at The Commission of the City of Kuching North, Sarawak (DBKU). Perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and behavioral intention of the users in using WhatsApp are the variables measured for job performance. The researchers utilized convenience sampling, whereby a total of 105 employees from two departments participated in the investigation. Data was collected using a set of selfadministered questionnaires which was adapted from Davis. The findings revealed that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of WhatsApp as a means of communication were significant for job performance at DBKU. The employees felt more competent during their formal interaction at the workplace as less effort was needed while using WhatsApp. The existence of features which were user-friendly and easy operational functions helped to create positive attitudes when utilizing the application. Faster feedback, ease of use, and convenience were some of the reasons for the employees’ willingness to use WhatsApp for communication at the workplace.

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A study protocol: co-designing a mobile application to enhance communication, safety and wellbeing for people living at home with early stage dementia (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.19543 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Karen Davies ◽

Bie Nio Ong ◽

Sudeh Cheraghi-Sohi ◽

Katherine Perryman ◽

Caroline Sanders

Keyword(s):

Mobile Application ◽

Design Research ◽

Early Stage ◽

Design Method ◽

Mobile Apps ◽

Care Service ◽

Normalisation Process Theory ◽

Policy And Practice ◽

People With Dementia ◽

At Home

BACKGROUND Background: There is a growing interest in using mobile applications in supporting health and wellbeing. Evidence directly from people with dementia regarding the acceptability, usability and usefulness of mobile apps is limited. It builds on ‘My Health Guide’ which was co-designed with people with cognitive disabilities. . OBJECTIVE Objective This paper describes the protocol of a study evaluating an app designed for supporting wellbeing with people living with dementia, specifically focusing on enhanced safety through improved communication METHODS Method: The study will employ design research, using participatory qualitative research methods over three cycles of evaluation with service users, their families and practitioners. The study will be developed in partnership with a specialist home care service in England. A purposive case selection will be used to ensure that the cases exemplify differences in experiences. The app will be evaluated in a ‘walkthrough’ workshop by people living with early stage dementia and then trialled at home by up to 12 families in a ‘try-out’ cycle. An amended version will be evaluated in a final ‘walkthrough’ workshop in cycle 3. Data will be collected from at least four data sources during the try-out phase and analysed thematically (people with dementia, carers, practitioners and app usage). An explanatory, multiple-case study design will be used to synthesise and present the evidence from the three cycles drawing on Normalisation Process Theory to support interpretation of the findings. RESULTS Results: The study is ready to be implemented but has been paused to protect vulnerable individuals during the Coronavirus in 2020. The findings will be particularly relevant for understanding how to support vulnerable people living in the community during social distancing and the period following the pandemic, as well as providing insight into the challenges of social isolation arising from living with dementia CONCLUSIONS Discussion: Evaluating a mobile application for enhancing communication, safety and wellbeing for people living with dementia contributes to key ambitions enshrined in policy and practice, championing the use of digital technology and supporting people with dementia to live safely in their own homes. The study uses a co-design method to enable the voice of users with dementia to highlight the benefits and challenges of technology and shape future development of apps that potentially enhances safety through improved communication.

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