A Study on the Intention to Use the Wearable Device in Taiwan: A Case Study on Xiaomi Mi Band

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the application of wearable devices in health management in Taiwan. This study also aims at providing suggestions on the e-development of wristband for hospitals and health management provider. This study was developed in a way that the model constructs in Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) were adapted to the context of wristband application in health management. Scale items on the survey include those measuring perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, subjective norm and the user’s behavioral intention to use. The questionnaire contains no identifying information about the individual participants. A total of 120 Xiaomi Mi Band users’ feedbacks were collected. Results of this study include: 1. In social influence part, behavioral intention can be improved with more subjective norm, and perceived usefulness can be improved with more result demonstrability. Additionally, subjective norm can be improved with more image. 2. In anchor part, perceived ease of use can be improved with more computer self-efficacy and perceptions of external control. 3. In adjustment part, perceived ease of use can be improved with more perceived enjoyment.