“Smart Home Sweet Smart Home”: An Examination of Smart Home Acceptance

Technology acceptance in private spaces has not received much attention, although users' behaviour may be different due to the space in which usage takes place. To address this gap, the present study proposed a model exploring individuals' values, users' perception of technology perfo...

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Published in:International journal of e-business research 2021-04, Vol.17 (2), p.1-24
Main Authors: Marikyan, Davit, Papagiannidis, Savvas, Alamanos, Eleftherios
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceptance
Perception
Perceptions
Privacy
Smart buildings
Smart houses
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Summary:Technology acceptance in private spaces has not received much attention, although users' behaviour may be different due to the space in which usage takes place. To address this gap, the present study proposed a model exploring individuals' values, users' perception of technology performance and attitudinal beliefs in relation to use behaviour and satisfaction when using smart technologies in their homes. The study employed a sample of 422 participants in the USA. Structural equation modelling was utilised to test the proposed hypotheses. The model provided robust results explaining factors underpinning the use of pervasive technology in private settings. Specifically, the study showed that hedonic and utilitarian beliefs are critical for the perception of task fit, whereas privacy and financial factors were found to be not significant. The fit between tasks and technology demonstrated a significant role in predicting perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, use behaviour, and satisfaction. Lastly, use behaviour showed a positive correlation with satisfaction.
ISSN:1548-1131
1548-114X
DOI:10.4018/IJEBR.2021040101