Adoption of Smart TV in UK and the Moderating Role of Viewer Classification

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Roya Gholami ◽  
Farid Shirazi ◽  
Daniel Arnold
Keyword(s):  
Mass Communication ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Segmentation Strategy ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Smart Tv ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Adoption Intention

The UK TV market is a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry. This article investigates the factors affecting adoption intention of Smart TV in UK, and whether the customer's perception varies according to their viewing behavior and motivation. The proposed research model is empirically verified through an online survey of early adopters. Previous research has highlighted the gap in Smart TV research which is the consumer behavior perspective. The current study addresses this gap by integrating different theoretical perspectives from IT adoption and mass communication literature, providing a better explanation of Smart TV adoption and viewing behavior by end users. The findings also provide practical insight for marketers and policymakers of Smart TV devices and content providers in order to develop successful segmentation strategy.

Applying Information Science Lens for Advancing Critical Research on IT Adoption

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devendra Dilip Potnis
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Critical Research ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Significant Factors

Critical research on IT adoption dominated by cognitive models grounded in psychology and communication is always in search of new theoretical perspectives to understand, explain, and interpret social issues. Since information plays an important role in IT adoption, this study applies an information science lens to investigate the factors affecting the continued usage of mobile phones in rural India. Analysis of interviews with 22 women earning less than a dollar day reveals the influence of social, economic, cognitive, technological, and information-related factors on their continued usage of mobiles. Micro- and meso-level socioeconomic motives and active information-seeking behavior emerge as the most significant factors encouraging respondents to continue using mobiles against several technical and human barriers. The application of information science lens yields three constructs and ten micro-, meso-, and macro-level variables, advancing critical research on IT adoption with the help of a theoretical lens outside of psychology and communication literature.

Knowledge Utilisation in AgriFood SMEs: Effects of Organisational and Informational Factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 235-248
Author(s):  
David Eshun Yawson
Keyword(s):  
Critical Role ◽  
User Interaction ◽  
Consumer Information ◽  
Partial Least Squares Analysis ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Knowledge Utilisation ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Role Of Information

Given the critical role of information and marketing in SME management it is surprising that little attention has been paid to the salient factors that motivate or inhibits consumer information used by agrifood SMEs. A model of organisational and informational factors affecting knowledge utilisation in Agri-food SMEs is presented and empirically tested through partial least squares analysis via SmartPLS. The results of the empirical testing of the conceptual model provide evidence to indicate that functional and technical qualities, provider-user interaction and usefulness in the market environment are determinants of knowledge utilisation. The findings of this study have implications for agri-food SME management in the UK regarding their growth and competitiveness in the medium and long term.

scholarly journals Human-animal relationships and interactions during the Covid-19 lockdown phase in the UK: investigating links with mental health and loneliness

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Ratschen ◽  
Emily Shoesmith ◽  
Lion Shahab ◽  
Karine Silva ◽  
Dimitra Kale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Clinical Importance ◽  
Companion Animal ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Human Animal Bond ◽  
Buffering Hypothesis ◽  
Human Animal ◽  
The Uk

Background: The Covid-19 pandemic raises questions about the role that relationships and interactions between humans and animals play in the context of widespread social distancing and isolation measures. We aimed to investigate links between mental health and loneliness, companion animal ownership, the human-animal bond, and human-animal interactions; and to explore animal owners’ perceptions related to the role of their animals during lockdown. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey of UK residents over 18 years of age was conducted between April and June 2020. The questionnaire included validated and bespoke items measuring demographics; exposures and outcomes related to mental health, wellbeing and loneliness; the human-animal bond and human-animal interactions. Results: Of 5,926 participants, 5,323 (89.8%) had at least one companion animal. Most perceived their animals to be a source of considerable support, but concerns were reported related to various practical aspects of providing care during lockdown. Strength of the human-animal bond did not differ significantly between species. Poorer mental health pre-lockdown was associated with a stronger reported human-animal bond (b = -.014, 95% CI [-.023 - -.005], p = .002). Animal ownership compared with non-ownership was associated with smaller decreases in mental health (b = .267, 95% CI [.079 - .455], p = .005) and smaller increases in loneliness (b = -.302, 95% CI [-.461 - -.144], p = .001) since lockdown. Conclusion: The human-animal bond is a construct of potential clinical importance to identify mental health vulnerability in animal owners. Animal ownership appeared to mitigate some of the detrimental psychological effects of lockdown. Further targeted investigation of the role of human-animal relationships and interactions for human health, including testing of the social buffering hypothesis and the development of instruments suited for use across animal species, is required.

scholarly journals A Retrospective Survey of Factors Affecting the Risk of Incidents and Equine Injury During Non-Commercial Transportation by Road in the United Kingdom

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Hall ◽  
Rachel Kay ◽  
Jim Green
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Transport Vehicle ◽  
General Transport ◽  
The Uk

The number of equines injured as a result of incidents during road transport is currently unknown in the United Kingdom. Although previous research has identified factors that affect an equine’s behavioural and physiological responses to transportation, their contribution to incident occurrence and injury risk is unclear. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with incident occurrence and equine injury during transportation by road. An online survey was administered between 12 May 2017 and 21 July 2017 in the UK. The survey was open to those transporting equines non-commercially and comprised two sections. Questions relating to general transport behaviour were completed by all participants. Participants who had experienced an incident then provided details of these, including outcomes. Incidents were reported by 16.2% (342/2116) of participants, with details included for 399 incidents. Those participants who had a professional/competitive involvement with equines reported more incidents than those with a predominantly leisure involvement (p < 0.01). Equine behaviour was the attributed cause of 56% of incidents reported and most incidents occurred during the first hour of travel (65%). In over 50% of the incidents reported, the equine was injured, with those incidents attributed to transport vehicle malfunction being associated with the highest percentage of injury (68%). This study highlights the need for better preparation of the equine for transportation and to identify risk factors associated with transport vehicle type, design and operation.

Investigating women’s intentions for entrepreneurial growth

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vidhula Venugopal
Keyword(s):  
Family Involvement ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Stage Design ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Entrepreneurial Growth ◽  
Comprehensive Framework

Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to investigate the factors affecting the growth intentions of women entrepreneurs in the Indian context. Design/methodology/approach – The author adopted a two-stage design, which included qualitative case studies followed by an online survey of 127 women entrepreneurs. Findings – The findings reinforce the significance of entrepreneurs’ perception of her abilities. They also suggest the changing role of family support in continued entrepreneurship with direct family involvement positively moderating the relationship between attitude to growth and growth intentions. Research limitations/implications – Given the importance of entrepreneurial growth, the findings provide additional insight into growth intentions of women entrepreneurs and also the dynamic role of family in the life cycle of a venture. Originality/value – This paper offers insights into entrepreneurial growth of women in the context of India. It integrates the theory of planned behaviour and social identity theory to provide a comprehensive framework for furthering the understanding of the factors that affect the growth decisions of women entrepreneurs.

scholarly journals The role of biomechanical factors in ankylosing spondylitis: the patient’s perspective

Reumatismo ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 91 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.C. Ansell ◽  
T. Shuto ◽  
N. Busquets-Perez ◽  
E.M.A. Hensor ◽  
H. Marzo-Ortega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ankylosing Spondylitis ◽  
Symptom Onset ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Joint Injury ◽  
Physical Trauma ◽  
Potential Trigger ◽  
Sporting Activities ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Biomechanical Factors

Biomechanical factors including occupational joint physical stressing and joint injury have been linked to spondyloarthritis. We explored such factors in ankylosing spondylitis (AS). A retrospective, online survey was developed alongside the UK National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society (NASS). Questions on early entheseal symptoms, potential precipitating trauma, sporting activity, and physiotherapy were asked. A total of 1026 patients responded with 44% recalling an instance of injury or trauma as a potential trigger for their AS. After symptom onset, 55% modified sporting activities and 28% reported that the initial AS recommended exercises exacerbated symptoms. Patients report physical trauma, exercise and physiotherapy as potential triggers for AS symptoms. These findings further support the experimental evidence for the role of biomechanical factors in disease.

scholarly journals YouTube Vloggers as Brand Influencers on Consumer Purchase Behaviour

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 117-140
Author(s):  
Maria Rybaczewska ◽  
Betty Jebet Chesire ◽  
Leigh Sparks
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Positive And Negative Feedback ◽  
Method Approach ◽  
Control Part

AbstractObjective: The increasing influence of YouTube vloggers on consumer purchase behaviour and the specificity of the vloggers _ viewers/subscribers relationship are under-researched. Addressing this gap in knowledge, this paper explores the role of vloggers as brand influencers on consumer (their viewers) purchase behaviour. It aims to investigate the interaction between vloggers and viewers/subscribers in terms of brand awareness and consumers’ purchase behaviour.Methodology: A mixed-method approach (often connected with netnography) incorporated non-participant observation of vloggers’ activities and vloggers-viewers interactions within selected popular vlogs, supported by an online survey with both vloggers and viewers.Findings: We have observed specific brand endorsements and experiences, depending on the vloggers’ context, leading to both positive and negative feedback. This interaction and the consistently positive perception of reasons behind the vloggers’ choice of the endorsed brands underpin the credibility of the vloggers – viewers/subscribers relationship.Value added: Our results show not only the significance of vloggers as brand influencers, providing their audiences information perceived as trustworthy and convincing in terms of purchase recommendations but also explore the factors affecting this process.Recommendations: This research directed our attention into the viewer-viewer interaction on the vlogs platforms. It is a very dynamic and challenging (difficult to control) part of vlog marketing activities (including various eWOM aspects) which can be very influential in the analysed context and stays a task for the future research.

Explaining the comparative perception of e-payment: role of e-shopping value, e-payment benefits and Islamic compliance

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karim F. Garrouch
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Payment Systems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Online Purchases ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Comparative Perception

Purpose This study aims to examine three factors affecting the comparative e-payment perception, namely, perceived e-shopping value, e-payment benefits and Islamic Sharia compliance. It verifies an original model explaining the comparative perception of e-payment as a tool to pay online purchases. The newly integrated variables are the perceived compliance of the e-payment with Islamic Sharia, as a moderator, and the perceived e-shopping value, as a predictor. This investigation also tested the mediating role of e-payment benefits between perceived e-shopping value and e-payment comparative perception. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was distributed, via an online survey, to professional and personal networks of Master students who have spread the survey link to their social media groups. This procedure resulted in 185 valid observations. Findings Results show that the comparative perception of e-payment systems, as opposed to cash on delivery, is explained directly by e-payment benefits and indirectly by e-shopping value. The comparison of the model paths based on the perceived compliance to Islamic Sharia showed that this variable is non-significant as a moderator. Originality/value The verified model and paths of this study have not been covered yet, namely, the direct and indirect effects of e-shopping value. Thus, their verification constitutes the main originality of this article. Besides, the verification of the moderating role of compliance to Islamic sharia has not been verified in prior studies about e-payment.

scholarly journals Sensory sociological phenomenology, somatic learning and ‘lived’ temperature in competitive pool swimming

2020 ◽  
pp. 003802612091514
Author(s):  
Gareth McNarry ◽  
Jacquelyn Allen-Collinson ◽  
Adam B. Evans
Keyword(s):  
Aquatic Environment ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
The Senses ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Somatic Learning ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Competitive Swimmers

In this article, we address an existing lacuna in the sociology of the senses, by employing sociological phenomenology to illuminate the under-researched sense of temperature, as lived by a social group for whom water temperature is particularly salient: competitive pool swimmers. The research contributes to a developing ‘sensory sociology’ that highlights the importance of the socio-cultural framing of the senses and ‘sensory work’, but where there remains a dearth of sociological exploration into senses extending beyond the ‘classic five’ sensorium. Drawing on data from a three-year ethnographic study of competitive swimmers in the UK, our analysis explores the rich sensuousities of swimming, and highlights the role of temperature as fundamentally affecting the affordances offered by the aquatic environment. The article contributes original theoretical perspectives to the sociology of the senses and of sport in addressing the ways in which social actors in the aquatic environment interact, both intersubjectively and intercorporeally, as thermal beings.

scholarly journals A field-level examination of the adoption of sustainable procurement in the social housing sector

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (7) ◽  
pp. 982-1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Meehan ◽  
David J Bryde
Keyword(s):  
Social Housing ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Housing Sector ◽  
Housing Associations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainable Procurement ◽  
Field Level ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Uk

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on a field-level examination of the adoption of sustainable procurement in social housing. It explores the role of regulation and procurement consortia in sustainable procurement. Design/methodology/approach – The study employs a case study of the UK social housing sector and uses an online survey (n=116) of UK Housing Associations. Factor analysis identifies three parsimonious dimensions of sustainable procurement. Attitudinal data are analysed to explore the field-level adoption of sustainable procurement and the role of consortia. Findings – The results delineate sustainable procurement activities into three factors; direction setting, supplier-centric assurance and local socially oriented supply. High yet sup-optimal levels of sustainable procurement activity are revealed. Prevailing attitudes identify positive commitments to sustainable procurement at individual, organisational and sector levels. The value of network collaboration is identified. Tenants as critical stakeholders do not prioritise sustainable procurement creating challenge for inclusivity. Regulators are seen to a have low level of sustainable procurement knowledge and procurement consortia a high perceived knowledge. Research limitations/implications – Results provide insight into the effect of sustainable procurement policy, the role of regulators and network structures and consortia, raising issues around legitimacy, coopetition, stakeholder engagement, performance measurement, and functional/sectoral maturity. Social implications – The identification of the potential exclusion of tenants in sustainability debates is particularly significant to deliver social value. Originality/value – The relative newness of the social housing sector and its quasi-public sector status provides an original contribution to the consortia and sustainable procurement literatures.

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