Understanding technology adoption in the household context: A comparison of seven theoretical models

Viswanath Venkatesh, Susan A. Brown, Hartmut Hoehle

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    Abstract

    We first reviewed seven theoretical models that have been used to explain technology adoption and use, primarily in the workplace. Then, we examined the boundary conditions of prior models of technology adoption when applied to the household context using empirical data from 1,247 U.S. households. Those households that had adopted household technologies were surveyed regarding their use behavior. Non-adopters were surveyed regarding their purchase intentions. This allowed us to identify the most influential factors impacting a household's decision to purchase and use technologies. Our results showed that the model of adoption of technology in the household (MATH) provided the richest explanation of technology adoption and use in the household.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationECIS 2012 - Proceedings of the 20th European Conference on Information Systems
    PublisherAssociation for Information Systems
    ISBN (Print)9788488971548
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    Event20th European Conference on Information Systems, ECIS 2012 - Barcelona, Spain
    Duration: 10 Jun 201213 Jun 2012

    Publication series

    NameECIS 2012 - Proceedings of the 20th European Conference on Information Systems

    Conference

    Conference20th European Conference on Information Systems, ECIS 2012
    Country/TerritorySpain
    CityBarcelona
    Period10/06/1213/06/12

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