WHY DO INDIVIDUALS USE COMPUTER-TECHNOLOGY - A FINNISH CASE-STUDY

被引:315
作者
IGBARIA, M
IIVARI, J
MARAGAHH, H
机构
[1] UNIV JYVASKYLA,DEPT INFORMAT SYST & COMP SCI,SF-40351 JYVASKYLA,FINLAND
[2] DREXEL UNIV,COLL BUSINESS & ADM,DEPT QUANTITAT METHODS,PHILADELPHIA,PA 19104
关键词
USAGE; PERCEIVED USEFULNESS; ENJOYMENT; EASE OF USE; FINLAND; INTERNATIONAL; CROSS-CULTURE;
D O I
10.1016/0378-7206(95)00031-0
中图分类号
TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号
0812 ;
摘要
Here we discuss the motivators for computer usage in Finland. IS and non-IS researchers have reported that perceived usefulness is a major determinant in a United States workplace. This study focuses on two aspects of motivation: extrinsic and intrinsic. Perceived usefulness is an example of extrinsic motivation, whereas perceived enjoyment is intrinsic. We found that extrinsic motivation plays a greater role in individuals' behavior and that perceived ease of use affects both perceived enjoyment and usefulness, as well as usage. Moreover, they were found to mediate fully the relationship between perceived ease of use and computer usage.
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页码:227 / 238
页数:12
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