Adoption Of Mobile Technology Research Articles

Disappearing bargain and technical sharing: the sociocultural influence of mobile payment in China

Unlike previous research that concentrated on mobile payment’s attributes in influencing user adoption decisions, this study focuses on the cultural norms and social environments in which mobile payments are conducted. This study aims to clarify the sociocultural influences of mobile payment systems based on in-depth interviews and participant observations in the Machong town market in China. In the analysis of substantive and instrumental perspectives on the influence of technology, this study found that the entrenched cultural practice of bargaining in China has been disrupted by the widespread adoption of mobile payment technology and supplanted by the new cultural practice of technical sharing, which is becoming increasingly entrenched in the continuing adoption of technology. The findings of this study suggest that technological and commercial logics have powerful reductionist effects on the imagination in technology use and design. To overcome these effects, we propose a co-exploration paradigm for use in the future development of mobile payment technology.

Introduction to the special section “Platforms, precarity, and entrepreneurship: Mobile communication in Asia”

The adoption of mobile technologies is changed, adjusted, and refracted by local culture. These technologies, we argue, reflect, and shape values and practices among users (Jasanoff and Kim 2015; W...

Cognitive load management in mobile learning systems: principles and theories

With the widespread adoption of mobile technologies, mobile-assisted learning is gaining lots of momentum. This new learning paradigm promotes education across different contexts, which is a key factor that contributes to enhancing learning irrespective of the conditions and location of the learner. Therefore, it creates an authentic learning setting whereby students can make meaningful connections to the real world while learning takes place. Previous research works in the field of mobile learning showed that improper design of learning elements is still present in mobile systems and consequently results in poor dynamic content adaptation. Some attempts to adapt learning contents with appropriate instructional design principles are conducted, but with moderate exploitation of smart technological assets in mobile learning systems and limited pedagogical reflections and cognitive factors. In this paper, a learning efficiency model chart is derived using important learning factors that can be considered to enhance mobile learning experiences. Some popular learning theories are analysed and compared with the proposed learning efficiency model chart. This investigation is considered to significantly reduce complexities that exist in mobile learning platforms and promote an enhanced mobile learning experience.

Mobile-mediated mothering from a distance: A case study of Somali mothers in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

This article explores the mobile-mediated mothering experiences among migrant Somali mothers living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted with Somali mothers to examine how Imo, Viber, Skype and WhatsApp enable them to fulfil important maternal responsibilities toward their left-behind children in Somalia. The findings reveal that three types of maternal tensions occur due to their migration: guilt and concern, family strains, and judgement in Somali communities. Efforts to overcome these tensions include the adoption of mobile technologies to continue to mother from a distance. Migrant Somali mothers in this study mediate mothering using mobile platforms by: (a) transferring remittances to their children’s caretakers, (b) sustaining emotional bonds, (c) teaching religious beliefs, and (d) encouraging educational pursuits. By focusing on mothers as a distinct category of women, this study contributes to the theoretical call for more scholarship on matricentric feminism.

Using action learning to support mobile pedagogies: the role of facilitation

ABSTRACT The rate of change in the use of digital technologies in schools means that professional learning regarding technology-enhanced learning is constantly required for school teachers. The focus of this article is on how an action learning (AL) approach supported the professional learning of teachers regarding adoption of mobile technologies in their teaching. In particular, the article investigates the role of facilitation in the action learning process and explores an AL process implemented at two schools, one a primary school and the other a secondary school. Drawing on qualitative methodology, a multi-site case study using observations, field notes and interviews was implemented to investigate the effectiveness of the AL approach. It was found that different kinds of facilitation were central to the success of the process, and that facilitation impacted on teacher agency. The article concludes with recommendations for action learning projects.

Designing situated learning experiences for smart cities: the Inf@nziaDigiTales3.6 experience

ABSTRACT This paper reports the results of the Inf@nziaDigiTales3.6 project on the design, development and evaluation of an augmented reality application to support situated learning experiences in a smart city. The users of the application are primary school children and the case study refers to recognition of road signs as geometric shapes. The objective is to allow children to comprehend the meaning of road signs of a city and to guide them in the recognition of the geometric shapes and colors connected to these signs. The mobile application is based on the paradigm of games and uses a virtual character with the role of intelligent tutor. The results of the evaluation confirm the expected benefits related to the adoption of augmented reality and mobile technologies, mainly in terms of involvement, pleasantness and willingness to repeat the experience. The results show that the re-mediation of augmented reality and the intelligent tutoring system have influenced the memorization processes of figures and colors, as well as of the contents of most of the signals presented. The application has been also deployed on smart glasses and shown in the context of an international event for children and teenagers, the Giffoni Film Festival 1 2018.

Moving from Bricks to Clicks: Merchants’ Acceptance of the Mobile Payment in Malaysia

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, everyone wants to enhance and advance their working and personal life and mobile phones have become the favoured technology to achieve that aim. In light of this trend, most financial service providers have taken steps to meet this new lifestyle demand by developing mobile applications so that people can manage their financial matters on the go. This movement has also motivated many merchants around the world to adopt mobile technology as part of their aspiration to provide a better experience for their customers. This study explores the factors influencing Malaysian merchants’ acceptance of mobile payment as an additional payment method to the traditionally accepted payment methods of cash and credit/debit cards. The aim of this study is to figure out the factors affecting merchants’ decision to use mobile payments to help the provider companies shape their own marketing plans and consider the weak points that may turn the merchants against this marktet. This empirical study uses a survey method and AMOS to test and analyse the perceptions of a sample of 125 food and beverage providers located in food courts in 10 shopping malls at the Klang Valley in Malaysia. The study found that perceived usefulness has a significant positive impact on mobile payment acceptance, while the perceived ease of use has no significant impact on the merchants’ decision to offer this payment method, which is not compatible with the technology acceptance model (TAM). In addition, this study added a further two factors to the TAM to investigate their effects on merchants’ acceptance of mobile payments and found a significant positive effect for compatibility with customers’ needs but no significant effect for perceived risk, which can be justified by the nature of this industry. This study, therefore, provides invaluable insights into the factors affecting merchants’ acceptance of mobile payments, especially food and beverages providers in food courts located in shopping malls of Malaysia.

Encouraging the use of mobile technology for the effective delivery of medical education and clinical training

Considering the extensive use of mobile devices by medical teachers, undergraduate students, postgraduate residents, and patients, it becomes an indispensable need to deploy mobile technologies in various areas of the health professions education, medical training, and patient care. The purpose of the current review is to explore the scope and utility of mobile technology in ensuring the effective delivery of medical education and clinical teaching. An extensive search of all materials related to the topic was carried out in the PubMed search engine and a total of 15 articles were selected based on their suitability with the current review objectives and analyzed. The use of mobile technologies creates a gamut of educational experiences and learning opportunities for medical students and thereby enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the learning process. The adoption of mobile technology in medical training is more of a student-centered approach and ensures active engagement of the students with an ultimate goal to become a competent health-care professional. In conclusion, in the best interest of the medical students, it is high time to employ mobile-based applications and technologies in the period of medical training as it is expected to play an important role in the accomplishment of learning outcomes and patient care.

An Assessment of university undergraduates’ adoption of mobile technologies for learning

The study examined influence of undergraduates’ perceived usefulness and ease of use of mobile technologies on its adoption for learning. Two research questions guided the study. Four hundred (400) students were randomly selected from the two purposively selected universities in Ogun State South West Nigeria. The study employed multiple regressions in the analysis of the data collected. From the result it was found out that undergraduate students’ perceived usefulness (=0.305, t=3.867, p<.05) has significant contribution on the adoption of mobile technologies for learning. Also, it was established that undergraduate students’ perceived ease of use (=0.151, t=1.992, p<.05) has significant contribution on the adoption of mobile technologies for learning. The study concluded that perception of students on the usefulness and ease of use influences adoption of mobile technology for learning. Amongst others, the study recommended the need to encourage undergraduates to adopt mobile technologies for learning instead of social media only.

Mobile technology adoption across the lifespan: A mixed methods investigation to clarify adoption stages, and the influence of diffusion attributes

We conducted a multi-study, mixed-methods, longitudinal investigation to examine how mobile technology diffuses across the lifespan, in real time, within a multi-generational population, while seeking local knowledge through community-based participatory research. Using qualitative methods (QUAL), we examined technology adoption within and across three iterations (16 weeks) of a nine-wave longitudinal community technology-training workshop, situated within a 15-wave study. In parallel, we interrogated existing conceptualization and operationalization of diffusion of technology variables, then deductively evaluated the dominant DOI-related variables re-conceptualized through the community study in a large cross-sectional quantitative (QUAN) investigation. We interpreted our results consistently and iteratively with a mixed-methods approach that included conceptualization, operationalization, and empirical testing. We discovered that oft-conflated concepts of knowledge, use, and ownership represent distinct stages of adoption. Our findings suggest constant feedback/permeable boundaries between these stages, and that DOI attributes may influence mobile technology adoption stages differentially. We suggest that innovators seeking to facilitate mobile technology adoption should focus on reducing complexity, and establishing calibration of complexity perceptions. We propose a lifespan mobile technology diffusion model, and call to question the language used in investigations related to the digital divide. We strive to clarify labels that may stereotype vulnerable populations, such as older adults. Our research contributes to theories of technology adoption – particularly after the introduction of digital communication - the diffusion of innovations in the community over time, and technology adoption process as affected by interpersonal communication and relationships, including among the technologically undercapitalized and the digitally privileged.

An overview of AI enabled M-IoT wearable technology and its effects on the conduct of medical professionals in Public Healthcare in Pakistan

Interconnectivity of smart devices such as mobile technology adoption in healthcare holds humongous impacts. Yet, medical professionals are reluctant to reap potential benefits of technology and the reason behind this phenomenon is ambiguous. This study aims to highlight current critical conditions in public healthcare hospitals in Pakistan, and how IoT will add value in healthcare services effectiveness through mobile computing and also to indicate current concepts that may add value in over-all smart healthcare system. According to available information, study to on AI enabled M-IoT network-based healthcare system specially in developing countries to address healthcare problems are rarely known. This study empirically analyzed the factors that influence IoT based smart healthcare devices adoption in Pakistan. In understand the phenomenon, Partial Least Square Equation Model (PLS SEM) was used to understand the relational influence of performance expectance, effort expectance, and social influence over behavior to use through intention to use the technology supported by Unified Theory of Acceptance Technology (UTAUT) assumptions. The results show that clinicians are reluctant to use technology though the results also reveal that same clinicians have positive influence of performance and effort expectations on their intention to use technology that leads the actual behavior of using the technology. Though, this research is among few to beacon upon urgent focus of public healthcare management in developing countries. Yet, new research is lacking far behind to facilitate methods to opt for M-IoT healthcare devices powered by AI.

Bounded Solidarity and Mobile Technology: The Decline of Core Networks in Kerala

We examine whether the widespread adoption of mobile technology is associated with changes in core social networks over the main decade of mobile diffusion in India. We focus primarily on network size, as well as the type and location of relationships. Grounded in interaction ritual theory, Ling’s bounded solidarity thesis suggests that mobile communication may reconfigure social bonds, leading to a focus on family and friends over workmates and acquaintances, as well as more local networks. This study analyses data from three waves of data (2002–2013) from the state of Kerala. Our key findings are generally consistent with bounded solidarity: family ties increased at the expense of work ties, and there was a shift away from regional and international ties towards local relationships.

EFFECT OF PHONE TECHNOLOGY IN ACHEIEVEMENT AND THE LOGICAL OF EDUCATION FOR PUR SCIENCES IBN AL HAYTHAM

The research aims to study the effect of mobile phone technology in achievement and the logical thinking in the students of the College of Education for Pure Sciences Ibn Al-Haytham. The research was applied to the students of the third stage chemistry department and by adopting the experimental method for the post-test of achievement, of logical thinking, The students were divided into a first experimental group( 21) students and a second experimental group (21) students male and female by adoption of mobile technology by usual method and a usual group contains ( 21) male and female students were studied by the adoption of the usual method only. After the equivalence made in the two group, the time age ,the IQ, the logical thinking scale, the grades of the students in industrial chemistry subject of the first chapter for the third stage, the scientific subject was identified as the experiments of the second term in the laboratory of industrial chemistry, the extraction of behavioral purposes, preparing the necessary plans and teaching students according to their steps. After the two tools were applied represented by the post-achievement test (50) items and the scale of post logical thinking (40) items, the results were analyzed by statistical means approved as Pearson correlation coefficient, T-test, coefficient of difficulty, discrimination and effectiveness of the wrong alternatives. So it was reached to The following results: The results showed the effect of mobile technology in the achievement of industrial chemistry and logical thinking in the students of the College of Education for pure science Ibn al-Haytham for the benefit of the first and second experimental group under these results, the research recommended the number of recommendations and proposals

Future of Mobile Learning During and After Global (Covid-19) Pandemic: College of Basic Education as Case

The declaration of world health organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020 that the new coronavirus (COVID-19) is a global pandemic has urged countries around the world to impose severe restrictions on their populations in a bid to stop the spread of infection. Imposing social distancing policy has consequence to stop different sectors from daily operations and education one of these sectors. This movement has consequence to accelerate the need for alternative. Mobile learning known as the ability to provide educational content on personal pocket devices, or personal digital assistants (PDAs). This style of learning is in its early stages in terms of both pedagogies and its technologies. M-learning represents a new era in learning and educational development in terms of enhancing the educational outcomes and offering mobile training for employees who are busy off campus. The opposite argument here is that this approach of learning might not be sufficient to fulfill the educational process requirements. Aim of this study is to assess from students points of view, current applications of m-learning in Kuwait’s College of Basic Education and evaluate the potential of this approach. Sample of the study consist of fifty-two students (30 male and 22 female) determined by a purposive sampling method. Collected data via online questionnaire to assess the participant’s perceptions and the analysis has revealed a positive attitude towards the utilization of m-learning in higher education; the average perception of was above average, with a mean of 3.54 out of 5.00. No statistical differences were found reflecting students’ gender (female/ male) or their level of experience with information and communications technology (weak, above average, or advanced). As a result, the study recommends accelerating the development of courses taught and incorporating mobile learning delivery. Adopting a blended learning strategy based on m-learning can motivate the students’ learning and reduce the fears of adopting mobile technology within the curriculum. Keywords: Covid-19, M-learning, E-learning, Instructive knowledge, Distance learning DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-17-01 Publication date: June 30th 2020

The Effects of Perceived Quality of Augmented Reality in Mobile Commerce—An Application of the Information Systems Success Model

Augmented reality (AR) enables consumers to browse and try products virtually by providing additional information and functionality to mobile shopping. Retailers continue to develop AR technology to engage consumers and enhance their digital shopping experiences. However, despite the growing interest in this technology, consumers rarely rely on AR due to the quality of its content. This study applies an information systems success model to examine the antecedents that influence the adoption of mobile technology, specifically focusing on consumers’ perception of AR quality and its effect on perceived diagnosticity and consumer satisfaction when using AR technology. Moreover, the study examines how perceived diagnosticity and satisfaction influence loyalty. The study participants were 283 shoppers in Korea who have previously experienced mobile shopping, with data collected through an online survey. The results show that when using AR, (1) the consumer’s perceptions of information quality and visual quality positively influence perceived diagnosticity and satisfaction, (2) perceived diagnosticity positively influences satisfaction and (3) satisfaction positively influences loyalty. These results have practical implications for mobile retailers seeking to develop effective product presentation strategies using innovative technologies.

How Does Mobile Payment Technology Affect Consumer Payment Behavior?

In recent years, mobile payment technology has been enjoying a rising popularity among consumers. While the innovation provides flexibility and convenience, it could also facilitate consumers' substitution of currency and checks by cards. Furthermore, the technology could affect consumers' credit card behavior. Understanding these possible effects of payment innovation is important for maintaining a healthy financial system and consumers' well-being. This project investigates the effect of mobile payment technology on consumer payment behavior in the context of consumers' choice of point-of-sale (POS) instruments and its implications for credit card behavior. Using a unique panel of U.S. consumers from 2015 to 2018, I find that mobile payment technology is positively associated with credit card use while being negatively associated with cash and check use. In addition to higher credit card usage, the adoption of mobile payment technology is associated with credit card revolving behavior. Applying the heteroskedasticity-based instrumental variable-generalized method of moments approach (IV-GMM), I find arguably causal evidence that mobile payment technology leads to a higher probability of using revolving credit as well as higher revolving balances.

Exploring factors affecting academics’ adoption of emerging mobile technologies-an extended UTAUT perspective

With the proliferation of technology and the Internet, the way education is delivered has undergone a rapid change in different educational settings. Whilst a large amount of research has investigated the implementation of mobile technologies in education, there is still a paucity of research from a teaching perspective across disciplines within higher education. For this reason, this study investigated the acceptance, preparedness and adoption of mobile technologies by academic faculties within higher education, using the context of China. Underpinned by the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) Model, a large-scale quantitative survey investigated the factors affecting academics’ behavioural intentions and use for mobile technologies, and variations between different demographic groups. Findings suggested that the most significant factors affecting academics’ behavioural intention and behaviours of use were their performance expectancy, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation and habit. Behavioural intention also affected how the faculty staff used their mobile technologies. Moreover, gender, age, teaching experience and discipline were found to be moderating factors. This research provides further verification of the effectiveness of the UTAUT2 Model in the higher education context and the field of new technologies implementation. Findings from this study provide beneficial insights for universities, faculties, and academics in policymaking, faculty management, professional development and lecturer instruction concerning mobile technologies.

An mHealth intervention to prevent postnatal smoking relapse: The RESPREMO study protocol.

Up to 70% of women who quit smoking relapse after birth, usually within 3 months postpartum. The wide adoption of mobile technologies, especially smartphones, in recent years in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) offers the possibility of low-cost, novel, and innovative mobile phone-based interventions for smoking relapse prevention. This study presents the protocol of the RESPREMO clinical trial for postnatal smoking relapse prevention for enrolled women, who recently gave birth and quit tobacco smoking before or during pregnancy, and their life partners.This work relies on data collected in two of the largest government-owned obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Seventy-five couples were randomized into one of three groups: a) 24 couples were allocated to the first intervention group and asked to install and use the xSmoker app; b) 26 couples were randomized to the second intervention group, who, in addition to the use of the xSmoker app, received text messages with content focused on motivation, problem solving, and dyadic efficacy; and c) 25 couples were randomized into a control group.Several measures of engagement with the xSmoker app were assessed, including duration of app use, the frequency of utilizing the tool to calculate savings from quitting, number of app-delivered challenges accepted by users, and number of app-delivered cessation and abstinence tips.If effective, RESPREMO is expected to have a sustainable impact on the prevention of postnatal relapse tobacco smoking with positive effects for both the mother and the newborn. The implications are beyond tobacco control, and relevant to the design and implementation of other mHealth behavioral interventions focused on the pregnancy and reproductive years in general.

The paradox of technology innovativeness and risk perceptions – A profile of Asian smartphone users

Risk perceptions and technology innovativeness are the two primary factors related to the adoption of mobile technologies. The current study examines the role of technology innovativeness and risk perceptions on smartphone use and dependence in an Asian context. A total of 9086 participants were recruited through online surveys from ten Asian countries. Ordinary least squares regression analyses revealed the effects of technology innovativeness, information security, privacy concern, and their interactions on smartphone use and dependence. Moreover, based on users’ smartphone usage patterns and perceptions, this paper identified four homogeneous groups using cluster analysis. Results shows that Asian smartphone users can be segmented into four groups: innovators, conservatives, moderators, and laggards. The four clusters show significant differences in demographic features. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed based on these findings.

Mobile banking adoption by business executives in Nigeria

Challenges with the adoption of mobile banking technologies are best understood by studies on adoption. This however requires understanding the factors that influence its adoption in a given region. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was adopted to understand the underlying factors that influence mobile banking adoption by business executives in Nigeria. TAM was extended to include economic issues. Data were collected from 66 business executives in Nigeria using a structured questionnaire based on the model; the questionnaire was further analyzed using principal component analysis and regression analysis. Results showed that economic issues and social influence were major determinants for mobile banking adoption by business executives in Nigeria. However, economic issues were considered as the main predictor with a p-value of 0.000. This study contributes to the existing knowledge by giving consideration to business executives’ adoption of mobile banking in a developing country.