Extending the Technology Acceptance Model: A New Perspective on the Adoption of Blockchain Technology

While previous studies have investigated the factors influencing Internet adoption, the findings may not be transferable to explain blockchain technology (BCT) adoption, despite its similarities to the Internet. This study addresses this gap by developing an extended technology acceptance model (TAM...

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Published in:Human behavior and emerging technologies 2023, Vol.2023, p.1-14
Main Author: Chen, Chih-Hung
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceptance
Blockchain
Business models
Competitive advantage
Core competencies
Cost control
Electronic commerce
Employees
Influence
Information technology
Innovations
Internet
Job performance
Perceptions
Privacy
Self-efficacy
Stock exchanges
Strategic management
Technology
Technology Acceptance Model
Technology adoption
Usefulness
Web 2.0
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Summary:While previous studies have investigated the factors influencing Internet adoption, the findings may not be transferable to explain blockchain technology (BCT) adoption, despite its similarities to the Internet. This study addresses this gap by developing an extended technology acceptance model (TAM) to investigate the factors influencing BCT adoption. The model consists of four key factors, including strategic management and social influence at the firm level, and individual innovation and self-efficacy at the individual level. Data were collected from 384 employees at Taiwan Stock Exchange companies, and structural equation modeling was utilized to test the hypotheses. Results reveal that strategic management and social influence at the firm level have a direct impact on BCT adoption, which is indirectly influenced by perceived usefulness. Subsequently, training and support provided by the firm can enhance individual innovation and self-efficacy, which has direct effects on BCT adoption at the individual level and is partially mediated by perceived ease of use.
ISSN:2578-1863
2578-1863
DOI:10.1155/2023/4835896