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Differences in the Adoption of Smartphones Between Middle Aged Adults and Older Adults in China

Authors : Shang Gao, John Krogstie, Yuhao Yang

Published in: Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Design for Aging

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This research aims to investigate the differences in the adoption of smartphones between middle aged adults and older adults in China. Based on a literature review from previous research, a research model with eight research hypotheses was developed by extending UTAUT with a consideration of observability and compatibility from IDT, and perceived enjoyment and price value. This research model was empirically examined using survey data from 196 middle aged adults and 146 older adults respectively from China. The findings indicated that the effects of perceived enjoyment, compatibility, and observability on users’ intention to use smartphones were significant, but no age differences between middle aged adults and older age adults were found to exist. Furthermore, the findings also identified age-related differences in the use and adoption of smartphones. The effects of performance expectancy and social influence on users’ intention to use smartphones were moderated by age, such that it was significant for older adults but insignificant for middle aged adults.

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Title: Differences in the Adoption of Smartphones Between Middle Aged Adults and Older Adults in China
Authors: Shang Gao
John Krogstie
Yuhao Yang
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Design for Aging
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-20891-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-20892-3

Copyright Year: 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20892-3_44

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