scholarly journals O Mito da Geração Y: Evidências A Partir das Relações de Causalidade entre Idade, Difusão e Adoção de Tecnologia de Estudantes Universitários do Estado de São Paulo

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-52
Author(s):  
Marcelo Gabriel ◽  
Dirceu Da Silva ◽  
Sérgio Luiz Do Amaral Moretti
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Digital Natives ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
Behavioral Style ◽  
Rhetorical Figure ◽  
Behavioral Styles ◽  
Analysis Choice ◽  
Do So

The objective of this research was to assess whether college students, classified as Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants, show different behavioral styles and adoption profiles in relation to technology. To do so three measurement scales (Technological Origin - OTE, Adoption Profile - PAD and Innovator Behavioral Style - ECI) were used and to identify the causal relationships among concepts, attitudes and processes of technology adoption among students. The data analysis choice was based on structural equation model (SEM) variance based approach or partial least squares (PLS-SEM) using the SmartPLS 2.0 software. The general model was tested, comprised by the constructs of the three scales and then a variable which characterizes the respondent’s generation was introduced as moderator. As a result it is possible to state that for the concepts of Digital Native and Digital Immigrant are lacking empirical foundations, simply serving as a rhetorical figure, of easy acceptance and assimilation, but unable to substantiate the existence of a phenomenon or generations effect on the process of diffusion and technology adoption, unlike what is commonly proposed in the literature. 

Teaching digital natives to acquire competences for sustainable development

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1053-1069
Author(s):  
Llorenç Bagur-Femenías ◽  
Marian Buil-Fabrega ◽  
Juan Pedro Aznar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Digital Natives ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Development Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Development Goals

Purpose The purpose of this research is to analyse how to adapt teaching and learning methodologies to new generations of digital natives to promote their commitment to sustainable development. The research explores the existence of a relationship between digital natives’ characteristics, individual dynamic capabilities and their commitment to innovation and therefore to sustainability. Design/methodology/approach A structural equation model is used to test the proposed hypothesis by a survey conducted with 532 digital-native higher education students. Findings The results show the existence of a significant relationship between digital natives’ competences, individual dynamic capabilities and a better approach to managing situations with regard to relationships with key stakeholders and the fostering of innovation and commitment to the social and environmental issues demanded by society. Research limitations/implications The limitations of this study are that it is based on a sample from a specific Spanish university that cannot be representative of all digital natives from all universities and different cultural contexts. The variables measuring the characteristics of digital natives have only recently been used in the academic literature. Practical implications The research proposes including individual dynamic capabilities and innovation courses in sustainable development education to accelerate the implementation of sustainable development goals. These research findings can be used as insights into the development of university programmes and courses. Originality/value This research is one of the first attempts at understanding how to promote education for sustainable development among digital natives and at identifying them as future change makers for sustainable development.

Predictors for e-government adoption: integrating TAM, TPB, trust and perceived risk

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qijun Xie ◽  
Wei Song ◽  
Xiaobao Peng ◽  
Muhammad Shabbir
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Stable Model ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Proposed Model

Purpose The present research aims to identify determinants for citizen’ behavioural adoption of e-government, explore relationships among these variables and investigate whether the proposed model can provide a more comprehensive manner to understand the adoption of e-government. Design/methodology/approach First, a survey is administered to collect data, then the Cronbach’s alpha is assessed for internal consistency of measurement scales; second, confirmatory factor analysis is conducted to evaluate the measurement model; finally, a structural equation model is used to test the proposed hypotheses and explore the determinants of e-government adoption. Findings Results indicate that the proposed model is a stable model with powerful explanatory of variation. In addition, some new relationships in the e-government context are found, whose disposition to trust has positive effect on social norms, whereas perceived risk negatively influences perceived behaviour control. Moreover, other key dominants have been investigated. Originality/value The findings have enabled us to better understand factors affecting intention and also provided a solid theoretical research model for future study.

scholarly journals ADOPSI TEKNOLOGI MUSLIM, SIKAP, DAN INTENSI PEMBELIAN PRODUK INVESTASI ISLAM MENGGUNAKAN FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maulia Nurul ◽  
R. Gratiyana Ningrat
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Technology Products ◽  
Islamic Investment ◽  
Financial Technology

The purpose of this research is to examines the muslim’s buying behavior in Islamic Financial Technology products based on their technology adoption. The Structural Equation Model (SEM) proves that there’s significant relationship between Technology Adoption to construct the Buying Attitude. Meanwhile, the Technology Adoption has significant relationship directly to Buying Intention which means the  partial mediation of attitude occurs in this model. The Buying Attitude towards Islamic Financial Technology products show significant relationship to buying intention to adopt the Islamic investment products in the future

scholarly journals The influence of emotional intelligence and trust on servant leadership

2015 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieta Du Plessis ◽  
Zani Wakelin ◽  
Petrus Nel
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Servant Leadership ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Statistical Modelling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Servant Leaders ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
Managerial Implications

Orientation: Constructs were explored from a positive organisational behaviour (POB)paradigm. The aim of POB constructs is to develop and improve employees’ psychological strengths, well-being and performance.Research purpose: The objective of this research was to investigate the relationships between servant leadership, emotional intelligence and trust in the manager. A model depicting a sequential process of interrelationships amongst the constructs was proposed.Motivation for the study: Organisations worldwide acknowledge the role that leadership and emotions play in psychological and physical well-being, as well as job performance of employees. Therefore, organisations need valid and workable interventions to assist their employees to function optimally in the work environment. By understanding the sequential relationships between servant leadership, emotional intelligence and trust, suggestions for such interventions were put forward.Research approach, design and method: Both survey and statistical modelling methodologies were employed to guide the investigation. Standardised questionnaires were used to measure the three different constructs, based on the responses of 154 employees on a composite questionnaire.Main findings: A high level of reliability was found for all the measurement scales utilised.The results of the structural equation model indicated that emotional intelligence and trust in the manager affected servant leadership.Practical/managerial implications: Emotional intelligence training should form part of a necessary component in the development of servant leaders. Sufficient time should also be given to aspirant servant leaders to build relationships when coaching and mentoring their subordinates in order to build trust.Contribution/value-add: The model of sequential relationships between the constructs assists in understanding the antecedents of servant leadership in the work environment.

Antecedents of consumer intention to follow and recommend an Instagram account

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (7) ◽  
pp. 1046-1063 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis V. Casaló ◽  
Carlos Flavián ◽  
Sergio Ibáñez-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Brand Community ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fashion Brand ◽  
Relevant Role ◽  
Perceived Enjoyment

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of consumers’ perceived enjoyment and usefulness on their intention to follow and recommend an official account of a brand community on Instagram through satisfaction, following a perception-evaluation-intention chain. Design/methodology/approach The present study suggests that both perceived enjoyment and usefulness have a positive influence on satisfaction, which in turn affects intended following and recommendation of an account on Instagram. Data are collected from 548 members of a fashion brand community official Instagram account. After the validation of measurement scales, the hypotheses are contrasted using a structural equation model. Findings Results show that both perceived enjoyment and usefulness have a positive effect on satisfaction with the Instagram account, which in turn positively affects the intention to follow and recommend the account. Specifically, satisfaction fully mediates the influence of perceptions on intentions, except for the influence of perceived usefulness on intended recommendation as these variables are also directly linked. Practical implications The findings help managers to understand consumers’ behavioral intentions on Instagram and note the relevant role of perceived enjoyment and usefulness in creating a satisfactory experience in this context. Originality/value Nowadays, brands and users are continuously joining Instagram and, as a result of its growing importance, there is a need to better understand consumer behavior in this context. This research analyses the antecedents of both the intention to follow and recommend an account on Instagram.

scholarly journals A Model of Literature Adoption in Higher Education: An Approach Using Historical Novels

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Francisco Rejon-Guardia ◽  
Andres Palma-Valenzuela
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Historical Novel ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Historical Novels ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
Innovative Teaching

This article outlines an innovative teaching project based on methodology, evaluation and skills acquisition through the educational use of the historical novel in higher education. A Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI) was administered to 119 students. The data obtained allowed the development of a structural equation model using PLS (Partial Least Squares) to evaluate the major relationships between variables. This study expands the framework of analysis by using measurement scales from the perspective of the Advanced Research Model of Innovation Adoption (AMIA). The analysis results in a behavioural model using robust and parsimonious hypotheses supporting the research questions raised, highlighting the appropriate use of extended AMIA models. The use of this genre is an opportunity to learn interesting facts, past situations autonomously and has a great potential of novelty that involves the active participation and learning process of students, breaking down time and space barriers and creating informal learning.

The effect of risk levels on technology adoption decision: the case of online games

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 1445-1464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laila Dahabiyeh ◽  
Mohammad S. Najjar ◽  
Deepti Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Online Games ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Risk Levels ◽  
Prior Literature

PurposeInformation technology is associated with psychological and physical risks such as high stress levels and antisocial behavior. The purpose of this paper is to understand why people engage in technology risk behavior, despite the negative consequences that might follow. Focusing on online games, this study identifies factors that affect individuals' intention to play online games and investigate whether the effects of these factors differ across different risk levels.Design/methodology/approachExperimental design was used as the research methodology. Subjects were randomly assigned to a single treatment with two conditions: high and low risk scenarios. A total of 597 responses were analyzed to test the research hypotheses.FindingsThe research findings reveal that subjective norms, curiosity and playfulness have a positive effect on the intention to play online games, while critical mass has no effect on the intention decisions. Further, among the three significant constructs, playfulness turned out to be the only factor that is affected by risk levels.Research limitations/implicationsThis study extends prior literature on technology adoption by examining the effect of different risk levels on adoption intention decisions. It further extends prior literature on online games by identifying the factors that drive individuals to play games while accounting for the risks associated with playing these games.Practical implicationsThe research study identifies factors that should be taken into consideration when promoting the adoption of technologies, including online games.Originality/valueThis study offers a new understanding of technology adoption decisions that takes into account the different levels of risk associated with technology use. It shows that an individual's curiosity and the pressure emanating from one's social network are powerful behavior drivers that persist regardless of the level of risk. Further, this research study is among the first to apply categorical least squares methodology combined with a procedure for a moderated structural equation model to test a structural equation model with categorical multiplicative terms in LISREL.

scholarly journals Ubiquitous Hub for Digital Natives

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Shafie Rosli ◽  
Nor Shela Saleh ◽  
Baharuddin Aris ◽  
Maizah Hura Ahmad ◽  
Shaharuddin Md. Salleh
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Digital Natives ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Digital Native ◽  
Computing Environment ◽  
Ubiquitous Computing Environment ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Relationship

This study was conducted to construct a model on ubiquitous hub for digital natives. Respondents were 250 digital native generation students, from a higher learning institution in Malaysia. The result of the regression, structural equation model and path analysis revealed that multitask as well as gratification and reward nurture digital natives to learn in ubiquitous computing environment. Digital natives characteristics of reliant on graphic for communication, and attitude toward technology are rejected from the model based on the statistical evidence. Test of the relationship between multitask toward gratification and reward via structural equation model shows that both influence each other. Conclusion on the set-up of ubiquitous hub for digital natives based on the model derived are discussed.

scholarly journals Promotion of secure software development assimilation: stimulating individual motivation

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingqiu Song ◽  
Penghua Wang ◽  
Peng Yang
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Assimilation ◽  
Individual Motivation ◽  
Development Organization ◽  
Secure Software ◽  
Secure Software Development

Purpose The purpose of this study was to establish a Technology-Organization-Personality model of secure software development (SSD) innovation assimilation at the level of individual motivation. The model identifies individual psychological motivation, which influences innovation assimilation intention and behavior. It constitutes an organizational management view of SSD innovation assimilation from individual psychological motivation perspective. Design/methodology/approach An empirical study was employed to verify the assumption model. Semi-structured user interviews were conducted with some security experts to consult their advice and obtain the measurement scales. And questionnaires were circulated at a focus group meeting and among some software security professionals by email. Of 230 questionnaires that were answered, 215 could be used. IBM SPSS 19.0 and AMOS 17.0 were used alternately to analyze the data. Structural equation model was employed to verify the hypotheses of the model. Findings Results reveal that two types of individual motivation can influence SSD innovation assimilation, namely, potential organization support and individual needs. Furthermore, absorption capability was found to play a regulated function in the transition of SSD assimilation intention to behavior. Originality/value The findings reveal how individual motivation plays an important role in promoting complex innovation assimilation. It fills the gap of the research on organizational assimilation behavior and individual motivation in the context of SSD complex innovation, and provides management of software development organization with empirically based conceptualization to guide their personnel incentive policymaking.

scholarly journals The Influence of Multi-Dimensional Cognition on the Formation of the Sense of Place in an Urban Riverfront Space

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling-Qing Zhang ◽  
Wei Deng ◽  
Jing Yan ◽  
Xiao-Hong Tang
Keyword(s):  
Significant Influence ◽  
Sense Of Place ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Cognitive Dimensions ◽  
Riverine Landscapes

Urban riverfront spaces and associated riverine landscapes play important roles in promoting human-river interactions and shaping the regional characteristics of a city. This paper explored the urban riverfront space from the material level of the riverine landscape to a multi-dimensional cognitive level and constructed a theoretical exploration model of the influence of three cognitive dimensions (sensual cognition, intellectual cognition, and rational cognition) on the ‘sense of place’ (SOP) in urban riverfronts. In addition, the measurement scales for different cognitive dimensions were explored and designed. The structural equation model (SEM) was used to analyse 329 valid survey questionnaires in June 2019 in Dujiangyan Yihu Park, China. The analysis of the case study results showed that the overall theoretical model had a good model fit. The sensual cognition, intellectual cognition, and rational cognition all had a significant influence on the SOP in the riverfront park, of which the intellectual cognition had the most significant influence. Strengthening the creation of a riverine landscape for intellectual cognition is expected to enhance the SOP in riverfront spaces more effectively and achieve more enriched interactions between people and rivers.

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