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Balance of Hedonic and Utilitarian Values in Information Systems Use

Authors : Konsta Valkonen, Niklas Lindström, Laura Natunen, Riina Isoviita, Tuure Tuunanen

Published in: Nordic Contributions in IS Research

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This paper investigates the balance of hedonic and utilitarian values in information systems (IS). More specifically, we are interested in the continuum of such values in IS use. The paper reviews a set of literature to investigate the differences of hedonic and utilitarian IS and the role of hedonism in them. Furthermore, we define hedonic and utilitarian values in this context. We propose that the balance between hedonic and utilitarian values varies depending on the nature of the IS, and we present a conceptual model of hedonic and utilitarian values in IS use. The article provides an argument that the nature of the IS influences the balance of hedonic and utilitarian values that the IS provides. Finally, we propose that the nature of the IS is not central in explaining IS use but instead should be considered as a mediator.

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Metadata
Title
Balance of Hedonic and Utilitarian Values in Information Systems Use
Authors
Konsta Valkonen
Niklas Lindström
Laura Natunen
Riina Isoviita
Tuure Tuunanen
Copyright Year
2015
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-21783-3_12

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