Gender Differences in the Technology’s Classic Models in Social Network Sites

2014 ◽  
pp. 126-142
Author(s):  
Begoña Peral-Peral ◽  
Ángel F. Villarejo-Ramos ◽  
Manuel J. Sánchez-Franco
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Acceptance Model

Social Network Sites (SNS) have very rapidly become part of the daily reality of Internet users in recent years. Firms also use social networks as a two-way communication with their current and potential customers. This exploratory work means to analyze if Internet users’ gender influences the behavior of using social networks. There is a reason for this. Despite Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) acceptance and use being more frequent in men, according to the previous literature, in line with different surveys on the subject, social networks are more used by women. The authors, therefore, analyze in this chapter if there are gender differences in the constructs of technology’s classic models, such as the TAM (Technology Acceptance Model) and the TPB (Theory of Planned Behavior). They use a sample of 1,460 university students.

Domestic vs. International E-Shopping

2019 ◽  
pp. 24-39
Author(s):  
Vaggelis Saprikis
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Mobile Industry ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
Shed Light

Contemporary commerce is completely different as regards features some years ago. Nowadays, a considerable number of individuals and firms take advantage of the information and communication technologies and conduct transactions online. In particular, the mobile industry along with the broad use of social networks and improvements in the internet bandwidth worldwide has created a completely different business environment. Consequently, the technology incited many consumers to cross-border e-shopping, allowing access to a wider variety of products and services, and in numerous circumstances, access to cheaper goods. The purpose of this chapter is to investigate the perceptions internet users have towards e-shops focusing on Greece. More precisely, it aims to find out whether there are contingent differences on customers' perceptions regarding domestic vs. international e-shops, since a gradually augmented number of people have been expressing their preference on non-domestic e-stores for their purchases. Additionally, the chapter intends to shed light on the difficulty in understanding vital aspects of e-consumer behaviour.

Domestic vs. International E-Shopping

2021 ◽  
pp. 1819-1834
Author(s):  
Vaggelis Saprikis
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Mobile Industry ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
Shed Light

Contemporary commerce is completely different as regards features some years ago. Nowadays, a considerable number of individuals and firms take advantage of the information and communication technologies and conduct transactions online. In particular, the mobile industry along with the broad use of social networks and improvements in the internet bandwidth worldwide has created a completely different business environment. Consequently, the technology incited many consumers to cross-border e-shopping, allowing access to a wider variety of products and services, and in numerous circumstances, access to cheaper goods. The purpose of this chapter is to investigate the perceptions internet users have towards e-shops focusing on Greece. More precisely, it aims to find out whether there are contingent differences on customers' perceptions regarding domestic vs. international e-shops, since a gradually augmented number of people have been expressing their preference on non-domestic e-stores for their purchases. Additionally, the chapter intends to shed light on the difficulty in understanding vital aspects of e-consumer behaviour.

Factors Motivating the Acceptance of New Information and Communication Technologies in UK Healthcare

2011 ◽  
pp. 25-39
Author(s):  
Janice A. Osbourne ◽  
Malcolm Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation Theory ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Acceptance Model

This paper discusses the use of three published models, the technology acceptance model (TAM), Rogers diffusion of innovation theory (IDT), and the Triandis theory of interpersonal behaviour (TIB), and attempts to bring them together in an integrated model to better predict the adoption of new information and communication technologies by a cohort of health professionals within UK primary care in an attempt to aid implementers in bringing technology in at an organizational level.

Factors Motivating the Acceptance of New Information and Communication Technologies in UK Healthcare

2008 ◽  
pp. 1036-1046
Author(s):  
Janice A. Osbourne ◽  
Malcolm Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation Theory ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Acceptance Model

This paper discusses the use of three published models, the Technology acceptance model (TAM), Rogers diffusion of Innovation theory (IDT), and the Triandis theory of interpersonal behaviour (TIB), and attempts to bring them together in an integrated model to better predict the adoption of new information and communication technologies by a cohort of health professionals within UK primary care in an attempt to aid implementers in bringing technology in at an organizational level.

Factors Motivating the Acceptance of New Information and Communication Technologies in UK Healthcare

2008 ◽  
pp. 2274-2286
Author(s):  
Janice A. Osbourne ◽  
Malcolm Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation Theory ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Acceptance Model

This paper discusses the use of three published models, the Technology acceptance model (TAM), Rogers diffusion of Innovation theory (IDT), and the Triandis theory of interpersonal behaviour (TIB), and attempts to bring them together in an integrated model to better predict the adoption of new information and communication technologies by a cohort of health professionals within UK primary care in an attempt to aid implementers in bringing technology in at an organizational level.

Opportunities and Threats Analysis Caused by Social Media

2022 ◽  
pp. 46-64
Author(s):  
Elina Ahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Diverse Cultures

With the advent and widespread use of information and communication technologies, the need for information has become part of the daily work of individuals. Recently, social networks are one of the most important topics in cyberspace. This study seeks to identify and rank the opportunities and threats of social media for the society. Three hundred seventy students active in social networks are selected by clustering sampling method. A conceptual model is developed based on the review of theoretical literature and five opportunities of social network including electronic learning, filling leisure time, organizing social groups, getting to know about diverse cultures, possibility of conversation, as well as five threats include sharing anti values, abusing, dissemination of misinformation, internet addiction, and malacious communication have significant effect on the students.

scholarly journals Acceptance of Intelligent Ticketing Systems in Developing Countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Noman Shafique ◽  
Jurgita Raudeliūnienė ◽  
Vida Davidaviciene ◽  
Jan Penčik
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Acceptance Model

Information communication technologies bring the revolution into all business sectors, and transportation sector is not an exception. Ticketing system has changed from traditional to intelligent, which provides information and service to the consumer. In developed countries such systems are implemented and operate successfully, while in the developing countries electronic ticketing and other similar innovative solutions face specific challenges. These challenges are related to information era and changes in consumer behaviour, caused by the development of information and communication technologies. In these new conditions the motives of consumers to choose electronic ticketing has become an extremely important factor of success. Lack of integrity of consumer behaviour and technology acceptance (electronic ticketing in particular) was identified in previous scientific research, especially taking into consideration recent conditions of developing countries. The aim of this article is to evaluate the consumers’ behaviour and acceptance of intelligent systems, such as electronic ticketing, in order to identify factors, influencing and encouraging the customers to use electronic ticketing systems. In this study extended technology acceptance model with trust element was used to measure the consumer behaviour. The sample for this research has been taken from China and Pakistan populations and consists of 432 participants from both countries.

scholarly journals The Role of Technology Acceptance Model on Whatsapp's Official Usage in Malaysian Heis

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 270-273
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Acceptance Model

The revolutionary developments in information and communication technologies have drastically changed the way we communicate in our personal as well as professional life. Traditionally email was considered as formal mean of communication in organisations but now a days its common to use social networking apps for official communication. WhatsApp in this regard have so much importance as it is being used in various industries because of its security, immediacy, and easy to use features. This paper studies the role of technology acceptance model (TAM) on adoption of WhatsApp for official communication and information sharing. The sample was collected from 328 respondents from 10 Malaysian universities using survey technique. The data was analysed using SMART-PLS. The findings of the research confirm that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are the key constructs for adoption of WhatsApp as channel for official communication. Furthermore, the limitations and future directions of the study are also recommended.

Factors Motivating the Acceptance of New Information and Communication Technologies in UK Healthcare

2011 ◽  
pp. 1594-1604
Author(s):  
Janice A. Osbourne
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation Theory ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Acceptance Model

This paper discusses the use of three published models, the Technology acceptance model (TAM), Rogers diffusion of Innovation theory (IDT), and the Triandis theory of interpersonal behaviour (TIB), and attempts to bring them together in an integrated model to better predict the adoption of new information and communication technologies by a cohort of health professionals within UK primary care in an attempt to aid implementers in bringing technology in at an organizational level.

scholarly journals False messages in scientific publics using the example of Russian social network Vkontakte

2020 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 12005
Author(s):  
Fedyukovsky Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Art ◽  
The Internet ◽  
World Picture ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Scientific Facts

Information and communication technologies form, in different ways, the modern person’s world picture. Despite huge educational possibilities of the Internet, the information flowing to the person through most commonly used channels, like social networks, can not be described as completely representing real facts. This problem is well considered in terms of policy, but the reliability or inaccuracy of the scientific information in social networks is studied little. This paper analyzes the degree of reliability of scientific facts contained in Russian social network VKontakte. The results show that more than half of messages (57 %) in publics called scientific do not contain scientific information, and 32.4 % of the others contain not completely true information. The inaccuracy degree can vary considerably. It is possible to distinguish its following types: Inaccuracies, Exaggerations, Incomplete information, False attribution, Representing creative works as real, Gross errors in actual understanding. The analysis of false facts in scientific public shows that more often the facts are misrepresented to surprise, for the sake of this, numerical indicators are exaggerated, information partially disappears or misrepresented to look exclusive. There is an interesting trend of using "photoproofs" mismatching the text in time, place or general understanding, or just shots from films or works of art (in particular, digital art).

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