scholarly journals Consumers’ Adoption and Use of E-Currencies in Virtual Markets in the Context of an Online Game

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 1266-1279
Author(s):  
Magdalena Gawron ◽  
Artur Strzelecki
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Virtual Currency ◽  
Perceived Trust ◽  
Equation Modelling

Virtual worlds have created unique economies whose outcome is e-currencies, which link the electronic universe and reality. This article aims to examine how perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived risks, and perceived trust significantly impact consumers’ virtual currencies’ behaviour. The study tested and used an adapted TAM model in the context of virtual currencies using structural equation modelling. The partial least square method of structural equation modelling is employed to test the proposed research model. The study utilises an online survey to obtain data from 205 virtual currency consumers. The data set was analysed using SmartPLS 3 software. The results showed that the best predictor of consumers’ intention to use virtual currencies is perceived usefulness, followed by perceived ease of use. Perceived trust predicts consumers’ perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. These findings reveal that virtual currencies are seen as useful and easy to use. Consumers trust them enough but notice the risks they carry. They can also accept problems associated with them when it comes to their intention to use them.

scholarly journals Cashless Transactions: A Study on Intention and Adoption of e-Wallets

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 831
Author(s):  
Marvello Yang ◽  
Abdullah Al Mamun ◽  
Muhammad Mohiuddin ◽  
Noorshella Che Nawi ◽  
Noor Raihani Zainol
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Trust

This study explored the effect of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, social influence, facilitating condition, lifestyle compatibility, and perceived trust on both the intention to use an e-wallet and the adoption of an e-wallet among adults by using the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). This quantitative study adopted a cross-sectional research design to gather data from 501 respondents using a Google Form. The collected data were analyzed using partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). As a result, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, social influence, lifestyle compatibility, and perceived trust displayed a significant positive effect on both intentions to use an e-wallet and adoption of an e-wallet. This study evidenced the mediating effect of the intention to use an e-wallet on the correlations between the predictors and adoption of an e-wallet. Both the age and gender of the respondents moderated the effect of lifestyle compatibility on intention to use an e-wallet. The study outcomes serve to inform managers and policy makers to devise effective strategies that capture consumers’ intention to use and experience of using an e-wallet in the midst of a turbulent market. Ultimately, such carefully sculpted policies may promote the digital platform and web-based application, apart from encouraging higher rates of e-wallet adoption in developing countries.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENERIMAAN APLIKASI PEMBELAJARAN ONLINE MENGGUNAKAN TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL 3 DAN PARTIAL LEAST SQUARE STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL (PLS-SEM)

Factor M ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerhi Wahyu Fernanda ◽  
Noer Hidayah
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Actual System ◽  
Behavioral Intention To Use

This research aims to examine the factors that influence to the acceptance of the Google classroom (GC) application in online learning. Conceptual model to assess acceptance of a technology use the Technology accept model (TAM) 3 model. TAM 3 is a development of the TAM model by adding the Perceived Ease of Use dimension which can be used to predict and explain behavior that encourages the use of technology cause that is always experiencing development. The statistical analysis used is the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Model. The data obtained are primary data. It has obtained from questionnaires distributed via google forms. The sample are 150 respondents. This research used simple random sampling technique with criteria that must be fulfilled. The variable consists of 4 latent variables, consist of Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, Behavioral Intention to Use and Actual System Use. The measurement scale uses a 5 category Likert scale. The results of statistical analysis of the research, Perceived Ease of Use has a significant effect on Perceived Usefulness and Behavioral Intention to Use, Perceived Usefulness has a significant effect on Behavioral Intention to Use and Behavioral Intention to Use has a significant effect on Actual System Use.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap penerimaan aplikasi pembelajaran online Google classroom dalam pembelajaran online. Model konseptual untuk menilai penerimaan terhadap suatu teknologi menggunakan model Technology acceptance model (TAM) 3. TAM 3 merupakan pengembangan dari model TAM dengan menambahkan dimensi Perceived Ease of Use yang dapat digunakan untuk memprediksi, dan menjelaskan perilaku yang mendorong penggunaan teknologi yang selalu mengalami perkembangan. Analisis statistika yang digunakan adalah Partial Least Square Structural Equation Model. Data yang didapatkan adalah data primer dari kuesioner yang disebar melalui google form. Sampel berjumlah 150. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik simpel random sampling. Terdapat 4 variabel latent yaitu Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, Behavioral Intention to Use dan Actual System Use. Skala pengukuran menggunakan skala likert 5 kategori. Hasil analisis statistika didapatkan kesimpulan variabel Perceived Ease of Use berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Perceived Usefulness dan Behavioral Intention to Use, Perceived Usefulness memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap terhadap Behavioral Intention to Use dan Behavioral Intention to Use berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Actual System Use.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENERIMAAN APLIKASI PEMBELAJARAN ONLINE MENGGUNAKAN TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL 3 DAN PARTIAL LEAST SQUARE STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL (PLS-SEM)

Factor M ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-172
Author(s):  
Noer Hidayah ◽  
Jerhi Wahyu Fernanda
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Behavioral Intention To Use

Penelitian ini bertujuaan untuk meneliti faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap penerimaan aplikasi pembelajaran online Google classroom (GC) dalam pembelajaran online. Model konseptual untuk menilai penerimaan terhadap suatu teknologi menggunakan model  Technology acceptance model (TAM) 3. TAM 3 merupakan pengembangan dari model TAM dengan menambahkan dimensi Perceived Ease of Use yang dapat digunakan untuk memprediksi, dan menjelaskan perilaku yang mendorong penggunaan teknologi yang selalu mengalami perkembangan. Analisis statistika yang digunakan adalah Partial Least Square Structural Equation Model. Data yang didapatkan adalah data primer yang didapatkan dari kuesioner yang disebar melalui google form. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 150. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik simpel random sampling dengan kriteria yang harus dipenuhi. Variabel terdiri dari 4 variabel latent yaitu Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, Behavioral Intention to Use dan Actual System Use. Skala pengukuran menggunakan skala likert 5 kategori. Hasil analisis statistika didapatkan kesimpulan variabel Perceived Ease of Use berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Perceived Usefulness  dan Behavioral Intention to Use,  Perceived Usefulness memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap terhadap Behavioral Intention to Use dan Behavioral Intention to Use berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Actual System Use.  

scholarly journals The Role of Religiosity in Explaining the Intention to use Islamic FinTech Among MSME Actors

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rifaldi Majid
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use

Islamic FinTech is growing rapidly and has become a new alternative of financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) which are the backbone of the national economy. This study aims to examine the role of religiosity level of MSMEs actors on the intention to use Islamic FinTech. This research employed Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method. The data collected using an online questionnaire adapted from previous research, then distributed to 100 Indonesian MSME actors and analyzed using smart PLS. The main result indicated religiosity plays a positively significant role in explaining the intention to use Islamic FinTech. In addition, Perceived Usefulness (PU), Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), and Subjective Norm (SN) were also found to be influential, while both, Attitude Toward Behavior (ATB) and Perceived Behavioral Control (PBC), have no significant effect on behavioral intention. This research implicates the need for collaboration between the Financial Services Authority (OJK) as the regulator with Islamic FinTech institutions to improve literacy, providing incentives, strengthening consumer data protection, as well as integrating the values from the religious angle in the concept and practice of FinTech product and services that are based on Islamic guideline in order to attract the users from MSME actors.

scholarly journals Determinants of presence in 3D virtual worlds: A structural equation modelling analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meyrick Chow
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
User Characteristics ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Main Technique

<p class="abstract">There is a growing body of evidence that feeling present in virtual environments contributes to effective learning. Presence is a psychological state of the user; hence, it is generally agreed that individual differences in user characteristics can lead to different experiences of presence. Despite the fact that user characteristics can play a significant role in research on presence, most studies on the determinants of presence focus on immersive, interactive, and perceptually realistic aspects within the technology. Research into user characteristics and how they affect presence has received little attention thus far. The purpose of this study is to explore how user variables combine and interact to predict the level of presence in a 3D virtual learning environment. One hundred and eighty-five nursing students participated in this study and completed a questionnaire measuring user variables. Structural equation modelling was employed as the main technique for data analysis to ensure methodological rigor. The findings indicate that subjective norm, perceived ease of use, computer self-efficacy, and perceived usefulness account for 52% of the total variance of the sense of presence. This study makes a significant contribution by developing and validating an initial model of the determinants of presence in a 3D virtual world.</p>

scholarly journals Students Acceptance of Google Classroom: An Exploratory Study using PLS-SEM Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (06) ◽  
pp. 112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rana A. Saeed Al-Maroof ◽  
Mostafa Al-Emran
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Actual Usage

Google classroom can work in unidirectional process as it can serve the teachers’ strategies and styles on one hand and students’ perception, understanding, and effective participation in different classroom skills on the other hand. The ac-ceptance of Google classroom is affected by different factors. Some of them are still not clearly specified and discussed in previous research; therefore, they need further investigation. Based on the previous assumption, this study is an attempt to examine the factors that affect the students’ acceptance of Google classroom at Al Buraimi University College (BUC) in Oman. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was adopted to formulate the hypotheses of the current study. The data was collected through an online questionnaire with 337 respondents. The Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) approach was used to assess both the measurement and structural models. The results of the study prove that both the perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU) positively influence the behavioral intention, which in turn influence the actual usage of Google classrooms. This study helps the decision makers of the higher educational institutions to have a better understanding of the effectiveness of us-ing Google classroom by their students. It is assumed that it helps in measuring the level of students’ acceptance to the previously mentioned technology.

Examining the intentions of a Ghanaian technical university students to use e-library

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene Okyere-Kwakye ◽  
Khalil Md Nor
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Technical University

Purpose Electronic library (E-library) is a form of computer mediated system that uses electronic media, such as Web/internet devices and distributes resources to improve on the quality of teaching and learning. Students’ use of e-library for learning is essential and as such the government has invested hugely into its subscription for several university libraries in Ghana. However, most university students feel reluctant to use the e-library resources for their studies. The purpose of this paper is therefore to examine the factors that influence students’ intention to use e-library resources for their studies. Design/methodology/approach Questionnaire was used to collect data from 200 students from one Technical University in Ghana. Structural equation modeling (SmartPLS) was used to analyze the data. Findings The study found that accessibility, attitude, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and relevance to studies have positive significant effect on students’ attitude to use e-library. In addition, self-efficacy, subjective norm and attitude have positive significant influence on students’ intention to use e-library. Research limitations/implications Although the sample frame used for this study may be unique, but the total amount of data collected was limited to providing the general representative of the Ghanaian students in one particular university. Other researchers may consider collecting data from other universities to extend the sample frame for a larger sample size of students. Practical implications Academic administrators need to organize training and workshops on how to use the e-library portal for their search and other didactic assignments. Most importantly, students should be given IT or internet tutorials as foundation for the use of the e-library portal. Social implications Universities have to provide internet access such as hotspot and network routers at the labs, classrooms and other vantage points. It is believed that with these in place, adequate access to the internet would promote students’ engagement on the e-library facility. Originality/value The study examines the factors that influence students’ intention to use e-library resources for their studies in Ghana.

A comprehensive acceptance model for smart home services

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amer Al-Husamiyah ◽  
Mahmood Al-Bashayreh
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Acceptance Model

Smart home services (SHSs) afford users an effective lifestyle management system, which provides human-oriented networking of smart devices and applications that enable users to control their homes from anywhere at any time. Despite the benefits of SHSs, however, their acceptance is very low. There remains a gap in the literature in terms of a comprehensive model that addresses users’ intention to use SHSs. To address this gap, the present study explored the factors that influence SHS acceptance among users based on well-established theoretical frameworks, such as the technology acceptance model, innovation diffusion theory, and the theory of planned behavior. To this end, the study integrated four additional factors, namely, perceived convenience, perceived connectedness, perceived cost, and perceived privacy risk, into the exploration and carried out structural equation modeling to quantitatively determine the effects of these factors. Questionnaires were administered to 750 users. The findings indicated that perceived compatibility, perceived convenience, perceived connectedness, perceived cost, perceived behavioral control with perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use directly and indirectly exerted a significant influence on users’ intention to use SHSs.

A structural equation modelling approach for adoption of e-book amongst mathematics and statistics (MAS) students at higher education institutions in Libya

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 240-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma Smeda ◽  
Mohd Fairuz Shiratuddin ◽  
Kok Wai Wong
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Equation Modelling

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that may impact on the acceptance of the e-book amongst mathematics and statistics (MAS) students at higher education institutions in Libya. Design/methodology/approach A theoretical model has been developed based on the technology acceptance model (TAM). The factors divided into three groups: intrinsic variables represent the first group of factors that are related to the user or the potential users itself, such as Self-Efficacy and Resistance to Change. Second, extrinsic variables include all the factors that reflect the characteristics of the e-book and the infrastructure for universities, which are Mobility (M), Facilities (F) and Library Service Quality (LS). TAM constructs from Perceived Ease Of Use (PEOU), Perceived Usefulness (PU), Attitude (AU) and Behaviour Intention (BI) represent the last group. Data relating to the constructs were collected through a self-administered survey in 2014. The developed model was measured and tested by structural equation modelling using AMOS (22.0). Findings The result confirmed that the structural model fits the data well. According to the results, TAM constructs have a significant impact on the acceptance of e-book among MAS students at universities in Libya. In addition, the intrinsic variables play the important role to predict students’ BI. Although the extrinsic variables were less important, Facilities was the strong factor in this group. Originality/value The adoption of e-book amongst higher education students in Libya is still quite low. Hence, identifying the factors that may contribute to e-book adoption is crucial. The contribution of this paper is to determine the factors that effect on the acceptance of e-book amongst MAS students at higher education institutions in Libya.

scholarly journals The Determinants of Intention to use E-voting System: The Case of Generation X in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-64
Author(s):  
Koay Ying Yin ◽  
Kuah Yoke Chin ◽  
Chan Ling Meng ◽  
Ng Chee Pung
Keyword(s):  
Generation X ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Heavy Traffic ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Voting System

The internet has opened doors for electronic voting (E-voting). A review of the loopholes of the 14th General Election in Malaysia including the delay of votes from overseas voters, the declaration of a public holiday on voting day and the extraordinary heavy traffic, implies that E-voting could be a better alternative to the paper-based ballot voting. Therefore, the objective of this study is to examine the determinants of the intention to use the E-voting system among Generation X in Malaysia. This study focused only on Generation X because most internet users are from this age group (22 to 37-year olds) compared to other age groups. Hence, Generation X may be the focus of E-voting. A survey of 351 respondents on their intention to use E-voting system was conducted throughout 13 states and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (Wilayah Persekutuan). Additionally, an empirical model was drawn from adopted theories and data was analyzed using the Partial Least Squares – Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) approach. The findings showed that compatibility, relative advantages and perceived ease of use significantly contributed to the intention to participate in E-voting. However, perceptions of image, complexity of use, perceived usefulness, trust in the internet and in the government are not significantly related to the intention to use E-voting.

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