Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to Investigate the Intention to Use Physical Activity Apps: Cross-Sectional Survey

Background Many university students are lacking adequate physical exercise and are failing to develop physical activity (PA) behaviors in China. PA app use could improve this situation. Objective The aim of this study was to use the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) to investigate the intention to use PA apps among university students in Guangzhou, China, and how body mass index (BMI) moderates the effects of UTAUT in explaining PA app use intention. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1704 university students from different universities in Guangzhou, China. The UTAUT model was used to measure the determinants of intention to use PA apps. Results Of the participants, 41.8% (611/1461) intended to use PA apps. All three UTAUT-related scales (performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and social influence) were positively associated with the intention to use PA apps after adjusting for background variables (adjusted odds ratio 1.10-1.31, P<.001). The performance expectancy scale had stronger associations with the intention to use PA apps among those whose BMI were beyond normal range compared with those whose BMI were within normal range (P<.001). Conclusions UTAUT is useful for understanding university students’ intention to use PA apps. Potential moderating effects should be kept in mind when designing UTAUT-based interventions to improve PA via app use.

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Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to Investigate the Intention to Use Physical Activity Apps: Cross-Sectional Survey (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.13127 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Di Liu ◽

Remina Maimaitijiang ◽

Jing Gu ◽

Shuyi Zhong ◽

Mengping Zhou ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Unified Theory ◽

Normal Range ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Performance Expectancy ◽

Use Of Technology

BACKGROUND Many university students are lacking adequate physical exercise and are failing to develop physical activity (PA) behaviors in China. PA app use could improve this situation. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to use the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) to investigate the intention to use PA apps among university students in Guangzhou, China, and how body mass index (BMI) moderates the effects of UTAUT in explaining PA app use intention. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1704 university students from different universities in Guangzhou, China. The UTAUT model was used to measure the determinants of intention to use PA apps. RESULTS Of the participants, 41.8% (611/1461) intended to use PA apps. All three UTAUT-related scales (performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and social influence) were positively associated with the intention to use PA apps after adjusting for background variables (adjusted odds ratio 1.10-1.31, P<.001). The performance expectancy scale had stronger associations with the intention to use PA apps among those whose BMI were beyond normal range compared with those whose BMI were within normal range (P<.001). CONCLUSIONS UTAUT is useful for understanding university students’ intention to use PA apps. Potential moderating effects should be kept in mind when designing UTAUT-based interventions to improve PA via app use.

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Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to Investigate the Intention to Use Physical Activity Apps among University Students in Guangzhou, China (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.12839 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Di Liu ◽

Remina Maimaitijiang ◽

Jing Gu ◽

Shuyi Zhong ◽

Mengping Zhou ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Unified Theory ◽

Normal Range ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Utaut Model ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Effort Expectancy

BACKGROUND Many university students are lacking adequate physical exercise and failing to develop physical activity behaviors in China. Physical activity apps’ use is an effective to improve this situation. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to use UTAUT to investigate the intention to use physical activity apps among university students in Guangzhou, China. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1704 university students from different cluster in Guangzhou, China. The UTAUT model was used to measure the determinants of intention to use physical activity apps. RESULTS Of the participants, 41.8% intended to use physical activity apps. All three UTAUT-related scales (Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, and Social Influence) are all positively associated with the intention to use physical apps after adjusting for background variables (ORa = 1.10 ~ 1.31, p < .001). PE scale had stronger associations with the intention to use physical activity Apps among those whose BMI were beyond normal range (BMI ≥ 24) compared to those whose BMI were within normal range ( p < .001). CONCLUSIONS Interventions regarding UTAUT-related scales could be taken into consideration when developing interventions to improve university students’ physical activity.

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Dynamic Analysis of UTAUT

International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies ◽

10.4018/ijwltt.2016070104 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 40-54

Author(s):

Wejdan Abualbasal ◽

Emad Abu-Shanab ◽

Heba Al-Quraan

Keyword(s):

Longitudinal Study ◽

New Technology ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Unified Theory ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Performance Expectancy ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Effort Expectancy ◽

Adoption Of New Technology ◽

Facilitating Conditions

The technology adoption domain is rich with studies that utilized a cross-sectional snapshot of subjects' perceptions regarding the adoption of new technology. This research tried to implement a longitudinal study that took three measures within 4 months to estimate the influence of time and experience on students' perceptions. The study adopted a modified version of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and use of Technology (UTAUT) with effort expectancy, performance expectancy, facilitating conditions, and locus of control predicting the intention to use Microsoft Project. Results supported the UTAUT and its prediction. Also, this study fitted two types of dynamic research typologies (learning curve and equilibrium circles) to the UTAUT relationships and across time.

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Determinants of the behavioral intention to use a mobile nursing application by nurses in China

BMC Health Services Research ◽

10.1186/s12913-021-06244-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Minghao Pan ◽

Wei Gao

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Intention ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Explanatory Power ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Unified Theory ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Behavioral Intention To Use

Abstract Background Although a mobile nursing application has began to adopt in nursing, few studies have focused on nurses’ behavioral intention of it. The objective of this study is to gain insight into the behavioral intention of nurses, i.e. chinese nurses of the future, to use a mobile nursing application. This study adopted an extension of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to examine Chinese nurses’ acceptance of a mobile nursing application. Methods A total of 1207 nurses participated in the cross-sectional survey. The majority of nurses were female (96.2%). The mean age of the participants was 34.18 (SD 7.39). The hypothesized relationships were tested using AMOS structural equation model. Results All constructs exhibited an acceptable level of reliability and validity with Cα and CR > 0.7 and AVE > 0.5. An extension of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model had good explanatory power for nurses’ behavioral intention of a mobile nursing application. Although effort expectancy and perceived risks had a surprisingly insignificant effect on nurses’ behavioral intention to use a mobile nursing application, performance expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, self-efficacy, and perceived incentives demonstrated significant influence with β = .259, p < .001, β = .296, p < .001, β = .063, p = .037, β = .344, p < .001, β = .091, p = .001, respectively. Conclusion With 70.2% of the variance in behavioral intention to use a mobile nursing app explained by this model, it could be helpful for potential adopters, and further investigation should test the actual usage behavior for a mobile nursing app and investigate the related factors.

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Influence and Linkage of Buyers’-Suppliers’ Attitude Towards E-Procurement Adoption in Developing Countries: Tanzania Context

International Journal of Applied Research in Management and Economics ◽

10.33422/ijarme.v3i1.282 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 52-63

Author(s):

Deus N. Shatta ◽

France A. Shayo ◽

John N. Layaa

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Legal Framework ◽

Relative Advantage ◽

Unified Theory ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Performance Expectancy ◽

Environment Model ◽

Use Of Technology

The objective of this study was to fill the knowledge gap through analyzing the influence and linkage of buyers’-suppliers’ attitude towards e-procurement adoption in developing countries, Tanzania in particular. This study was guided by Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology and the Technology, Organization and Environment model. The study adopted cross-sectional survey research design. The study also used non-probability (purposive) sampling and probability (stratified) sampling techniques. Sample size was 157. Questionnaires and documentary review were used for data collection. The collected data were analysed by using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling with the help of SmartPLS 3 software. Findings reveal that buyers’-suppliers’ attitude has direct influence and links the performance expectancy, relative advantage and legal framework towards e-procurement adoption in public sector. The findings and recommendations of this study are anticipated to improve the adoption of e-procurement in developing countries, Tanzania in particular.

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Factors Affecting University Students Intentions to Use Debit Card Services: an Empirical Study Based on UTAUT

Business Management and Education ◽

10.3846/bme.2017.378 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 196-210 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Philip Kissi ◽

Mustapha Oluwatobiloba ◽

Amankwah Berko

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Study Data ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Unified Theory ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Online Transactions ◽

Debit Card ◽

Performance Expectancy ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

And Performance

Despite the promising use of debit cards for e‐payment and online transactions, to the best of our knowledge, there has not been any study regarding students’ intentions to use debit card services in Nigeria. This research aims to examine factors that influence university students’ decision to use debit card services in Nigeria. A Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) integrated with the trust of bank and online transaction factors are used in the study. Data were purposively selected from 400 students in the Faculty of Business Administration in Nigeria University using a survey questionnaire. The multiple linear regression results reveal that social influence, the trust of online transaction and performance expectancy exert significant influences on students’ behavioural intention to use a debit card. However, the insignificant results obtained for effort expectation and facilitating condition warrant for further investigation. We have confidence that the findings of this study will guide debit card services providers and professionals in the field in improving and promoting debit card services by revealing the students’ priorities regarding debit card services in Africa, particularly in Nigeria.

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Gender-specific physical activity-related injuries and risk factors among university students in China: a multicentre population-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040865 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. e040865

Author(s):

Weicong Cai ◽

Shangmin Chen ◽

Liping Li ◽

Pengying Yue ◽

Xiaofan Yu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

University Students ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Past ◽

Chinese University ◽

Gender Specific

ObjectivesData on the problem of physical activity-related injury (PARI) in university students and the risk factors for PARI among different genders are rare. We conducted a multicentre population-based study to investigate the occurrence of PARI and to explore the gender-specific risk factors for PARI among Chinese university students.DesignCross-sectional study.ParticipantsA total of 5341 students in grades 1–3 at eight universities in four Chinese cities were selected to complete the online questionnaires during March and April 2017. The questionnaires assessed sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity PA) involvement, sleep duration, sedentary behaviour and PARI experiences in the past 12 months.Main outcome measuresPARI during the past 12 months.ResultsAmong the 5341 participants, 1293 suffered from at least one PARI in the past 12 months, with an overall incidence rate of 24.2% (males: 26.2%, females: 23.2%) and an injury risk of 0.38 injuries/student/year (males: 0.48, females: 0.32). Over half of the injured (57.3%) experienced a withdrawal time of PA and nearly two-fifths (39.6%) required medical attention. Irrespective of gender, Shantou and Xi’an students, sports team members and those who engaged in sports and leisure-time vigorous-intensity PA (VPA) at a higher frequency were more likely to suffer from PARI. Male students who participated in sports and leisure-time VPA for long durations had a greater likelihood of sustaining PARI, while having a chronic condition and being involved in sports and leisure-time moderate-intensity PA at a higher frequency and longer duration were potential contributors to PARI among females.ConclusionsThe occurrence of PARI and its risk factors differed by gender, which provides a direction towards developing targeted and effective gender-specific preventative programmes to protect Chinese university students from PARI.

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Modeling the Factors that Influence Ghanaian Entrepreneurs to Adopt e-Commerce

International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management ◽

10.1142/s0219877021500292 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (06) ◽

Author(s):

Frederick Pobee

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Unified Theory ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Performance Expectancy ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Effort Expectancy ◽

Facilitating Conditions

This study investigated the factors that influence Ghanaian entrepreneurs to adopt e-commerce. Cross-sectional data was gathered from 520 entrepreneurs in the most populous and industrious regions in Ghana. The unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) was employed to effectively understand the unexplored phenomenon of e-commerce adoption among Ghanaian entrepreneurs. Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the hypothesized relationships. The findings indicate that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and social influence (SI) positively and significantly influenced the behavioral intention (BI) to adopt e-commerce. Facilitating conditions (FC) and BI had a significant positive relationship with the adoption of e-commerce.

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Determinants of Consumer Intention to Use Online Gambling Services

International Journal of E-Business Research ◽

10.4018/ijebr.2016100102 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 23-37 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nuno Fortes ◽

António Carrizo Moreira ◽

João Saraiva

Keyword(s):

Perceived Risk ◽

Online Survey ◽

Online Gambling ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Unified Theory ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Performance Expectancy ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Usage Behavior ◽

Facilitating Conditions

Online gambling has skyrocketed in recent years. As such, knowing the determinants of consumer usage behavior is crucial in understanding online gambling services. This study has as main objective the construction of an explanatory model of the online gambling services usage behavior, based on the incorporation of perceived risk in the conceptual framework of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2). The empirical validation of the model was performed by conducting an online survey to a convenience sample of 212 Portuguese online players. Data were processed using the PLS-SEM methodology. The results evidence that performance expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivations, price value, habits, as well as perceived risk influence the intention to use online gambling services.

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A cross-sectional study among healthcare and non-healthcare students in slovenia and croatia about do-not resuscitate decision-making

Slovenian Journal of Public Health ◽

10.2478/sjph-2019-0018 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 58 (3) ◽

pp. 139-147

Author(s):

Jure PUC ◽

Petra Obadić ◽

Vanja Erčulj ◽

Ana Borovečki ◽

Štefan Grosek

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Do Not Resuscitate ◽

Best Interest ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Respect For Autonomy ◽

Final Study ◽

Case Vignettes ◽

The University

Abstract Objective To survey university students on their views concerning the respect for autonomy of patients and the best interest of patients in relation to the withholding of resuscitation. Methods A cross-sectional survey among university students of medicine, nursing, philosophy, law and theology of the first and the final study years at the University of Ljubljana and the University of Zagreb was conducted during the academic year of 2016/2017. A questionnaire constructed by Janiver et al. presenting clinical case vignettes was used. Results The survey response rates for students in Ljubljana and Zagreb were 45.4% (512 students) and 37.9% (812 students), respectively. The results of our research show statistically significant differences in do-not resuscitate decisions in different cases between medical and non-medical students in both countries. Male and religious students in both countries have lower odds of respecting relatives’ wishes for the withholding of resuscitation (odds ratio 0.49–0.54; 95% confidence interval). All students agreed that they would first resuscitate children if they had to prioritize among patients. Conclusions Our study clearly shows that gender, religious beliefs, and type of study are important factors associated with the decisions pertaining to the respect for autonomy, patient’s best interest, and initiation or withholding of resuscitation.

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