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)

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

JMIR mhealth and uhealth ◽

10.2196/13127 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (9) ◽

pp. e13127 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Di Liu ◽

Remina Maimaitijiang ◽

Jing Gu ◽

Shuyi Zhong ◽

Mengping Zhou ◽

...

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: Cross-Sectional Survey (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.13127 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Di Liu ◽

Remina Maimaitijiang ◽

Jing Gu ◽

Shuyi Zhong ◽

Mengping Zhou ◽

...

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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Analysis of Non-Professional Investor's Intention to Use XBRL-based Financial Statements Using Social Influence and Effort Expectancy Variables from the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) Model

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Economics, Business and Economic Education Science, ICE-BEES 2020, 22-23 July 2020, Semarang, Indonesia ◽

10.4108/eai.22-7-2020.2307934 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Satsya Baswara ◽

Agung Yulianto ◽

Heru Junarto ◽

Ferlia Puspita

Keyword(s):

Social Influence ◽

Financial Statements ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Unified Theory ◽

Utaut Model ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Effort Expectancy

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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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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 ◽

...

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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The Moderator Role of Age in the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology: Intention to Use Internet Banking in Sudan: الدور المعدل للعمر في النظرية الموحدة لقبول واستخدام التكنولوجيا: النية لاستخدام الإنترنت المصرفي في السودان

المجلة العربية للعلوم ونشر الأبحاث مجلة العلوم الاقتصادية والإدارية والقانونية ◽

10.26389/ajsrp.d060420 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (11) ◽

Author(s):

Adam Haroun Omer, Fathi Ahmed Ali Adam

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Internet Banking ◽

Education Level ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Unified Theory ◽

Banking Services ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Effort Expectancy ◽

Moderator Role

The objective of this paper is to identify the moderator role of age in the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology: Intention to Use internet banking in Sudan. To achieve this objective the researchers adopted the questionnaire to data collection. A total of 375 questionnaires are distributed 207 respondents are well-responded. Used SPSS, Excel, SmartPLS to analysis the data collected. The results indicate that the age (34yrs and less) does prove as a moderator in effort expectancy, social influence, and intention to use Internet banking. Also, the age generally does not prove as a moderator in internet banking awareness and intention to use internet banking. The study recommended to study the effect of income and education level on acceptance of e-banking services.

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Physical activity-related injuries among university students: a multicentre cross-sectional study in China

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-021845 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (9) ◽

pp. e021845 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Yang Gao ◽

Weicong Cai ◽

Lijie Gao ◽

Jingjing Wang ◽

Jiehui Liang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Sleep Time ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Medical Attention ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Past ◽

Epidemiological Characteristics

ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics and preliminarily explore possible risk factors of physical activity-related injury (PARI) occurrences among Chinese university students via a multicentre mixed survey.DesignCross-sectional study.ParticipantsA total of 4758 undergraduates graded 1–3 in nine universities in three Chinese cities were enrolled via cluster random sampling and completed the self-administered online questionnaires during March and April 2017.Main outcome measuresPARI in the past 12 months.ResultsOf the 4758 participants, 1081 sustained PARI in the past 12 months, with an overall PARI incidence rate of 22.7% (27.3% (367/1343) in males and 20.9%(714/3415) in females). Around one-quarter of the injured (26.4%) suffered from PARI over at least three episodes. More than half of the injured subjects experienced physical activity (PA) absenteeism and sought medical attention. All PA indicators were significantly and positively associated with PARI, with a frequency of sports and leisure-time vigorous-intensity PA (VPA) participation being the strongest (adjusted OR: 1.079, 95% CI: 1.018 to 1.144). Moreover, males (OR=1.199), Shantou students (OR=4.239), year 1 students (OR=1.287), university and other sports team members (OR=1.717–2.360) and those with insufficient sleep time (OR=1.262–1.333) were also at a higher risk of PARI.ConclusionsPARI is prevalent among university students in China. The frequency of sports and leisure-time VPA participation was most strongly associated with PARI among all PA indicators. These data can inform future programmes for injury intervention among university students. Safety issues should also be emphasised when promoting PA among the public to reduce PARI.

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Recreational physical activity context and type preferences among male and female Emirati university students

International Health ◽

10.1093/inthealth/ihz002 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 507-512 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

C B Doyle ◽

A Khan ◽

N W Burton

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

United Arab Emirates ◽

Online Survey ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Future Research ◽

Recreational Physical Activity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Activity Types ◽

Competitive Activities

Abstract Background This study assessed recreational physical activity type and context preferences of Emirati university students. Method This was a cross-sectional study in which a stratified random sample (n=628) (female 69.1%, male 30.9% mean age 20.79±3.81 y) completed an online survey. Relationships between gender and preferences were assessed using regression analysis, adjusted for body mass index and age. Results Activities with a fun element were the most preferred context (87.1%). Walking (66.7%) and swimming (61.7%) were the most preferred activity types. Males had significantly higher odds of preferring competitive activities, and activity types such as football, fitness/weights and jogging. Females had significantly higher odds of preferring activities with people of the same gender, with supervision and done at home, and activity types such as walking, aerobics, cycling, squash and yoga. Conclusion These results can inform physical activity planning for university students in the United Arab Emirates. Fun activity opportunities involving walking or swimming and in the local neighbourhood may be popular for both males and females. Future research could explore uptake and maintenance of activity options, based on preferred activity attributes.

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Toward an Understanding of University Students’ Continued Intention to Use MOOCs: When UTAUT Model Meets TTF Model

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/2158244020941858 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 215824402094185

Author(s):

Liyong Wan ◽

Shoumei Xie ◽

Ai Shu

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

User Satisfaction ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Utaut Model ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Performance Expectancy ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Effort Expectancy ◽

Facilitating Conditions

This study tries to propose a unified model integrating the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model, task–technology fit (TTF) model, and user satisfaction to investigate the determinants that affect university students’ continued intention of using massive open online courses (MOOCs). Based on the data of a survey on 464 respondents, structural equation modeling is adopted to assess the model. The results reveal that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and user satisfaction are the crucial predictors of university students’ continued intention. TTF has an indirect influence on continued intention through user satisfaction. Performance expectancy is affected both by effort expectancy and TTF. Facilitating conditions do not directly influence continued intention; however, they present indirect influences in that they play a mediating role for user satisfaction. The findings help researchers and practitioners to attain a better understanding of university students’ continued usage intention of MOOCs. The implications and limitations of this study are also described.

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