User Motivation Research Articles

Experiences of Using a Digital Guidance and Assessment Tool (the Technology-Optimized Practice Process in Nursing Application) During Clinical Practice in a Nursing Home: Focus Group Study Among Nursing Students.

Nursing students' learning during clinical practice is largely influenced by the quality of the guidance they receive from their nurse preceptors. Students that have attended placement in nursing home settings have called for more time with nurse preceptors and an opportunity for more help from the nurses for reflection and developing critical thinking skills. To strengthen students' guidance and assessment and enhance students' learning in the practice setting, it has also been recommended to improve the collaboration between faculties and nurse preceptors. This study explores first-year nursing students' experiences of using the Technology-Optimized Practice Process in Nursing (TOPP-N) application in 4 nursing homes in Norway. TOPP-N was developed to support guidance and assessment in clinical practice in nursing education. Four focus groups were conducted with 19 nursing students from 2 university campuses in Norway. The data collection and directed content analysis were based on DeLone and McLean's information system success model. Some participants had difficulties learning to use the TOPP-N tool, particularly those who had not attended the 1-hour digital course. Furthermore, participants remarked that the content of the TOPP-N guidance module could be better adjusted to the current clinical placement, level of education, and individual achievements to be more usable. Despite this, most participants liked the TOPP-N application's concept. Using the TOPP-N mobile app for guidance and assessment was found to be very flexible. The frequency and ways of using the application varied among the participants. Most participants perceived that the use of TOPP-N facilitated awareness of learning objectives and enabled continuous reflection and feedback from nurse preceptors. However, the findings indicate that the TOPP-N application's perceived usefulness was highly dependent on the preparedness and use of the app among nurse preceptors (or absence thereof). This study offers information about critical success factors perceived by nursing students related to the use of the TOPP-N application. To develop similar learning management systems that are usable and efficient, developers should focus on personalizing the content, clarifying procedures for use, and enhancing the training and motivation of users, that is, students, nurse preceptors, and educators.

Impact of Motivation Factors for Using Generative AI Services on Continuous Use Intention: Mediating Trust and Acceptance Attitude

This study aims to empirically analyze the relationship between the motivational factors of generative AI users and the intention to continue using the service. Accordingly, the motives of users who use generative AI services are defined as individual, social, and technical motivation factors. This research verified the effect of these factors on intention to continue using the services and tested the meditating effect of trust and acceptance attitude. We tested this through verifying trust and acceptance attitudes. An online survey was conducted on language-based generative AI service users such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google Bard, Microsoft Bing, and Meta-Lama, and a structural equation analysis was conducted through a total of 356 surveys. As a result of the analysis, individual, social, and technical motivational factors all had a positive (+) effect on trust and acceptance attitude on the attitude toward accepting generative AI services. Among them, individual motivation such as self-efficacy, innovation orientation, and playful desire were found to have the greatest influence on the formation of the acceptance attitude. In addition, social factors were identified as the factors that have the greatest influence on trust in the use of generative AI services. When it comes to using generative AI, it was confirmed that social reputation or awareness directly affects the trust in usability.

The experience sampling methodology as a digital clinical tool for more person-centered mental health care: an implementation research agenda.

This position paper by the international IMMERSE consortium reviews the evidence of a digital mental health solution based on Experience Sampling Methodology (ESM) for advancing person-centered mental health care and outlines a research agenda for implementing innovative digital mental health tools into routine clinical practice. ESM is a structured diary technique recording real-time self-report data about the current mental state using a mobile application. We will review how ESM may contribute to (1) service user engagement and empowerment, (2) self-management and recovery, (3) goal direction in clinical assessment and management of care, and (4) shared decision-making. However, despite the evidence demonstrating the value of ESM-based approaches in enhancing person-centered mental health care, it is hardly integrated into clinical practice. Therefore, we propose a global research agenda for implementing ESM in routine mental health care addressing six key challenges: (1) the motivation and ability of service users to adhere to the ESM monitoring, reporting and feedback, (2) the motivation and competence of clinicians in routine healthcare delivery settings to integrate ESM in the workflow, (3) the technical requirements and (4) governance requirements for integrating these data in the clinical workflow, (5) the financial and competence related resources related to IT-infrastructure and clinician time, and (6) implementation studies that build the evidence-base. While focused on ESM, the research agenda holds broader implications for implementing digital innovations in mental health. This paper calls for a shift in focus from developing new digital interventions to overcoming implementation barriers, essential for achieving a true transformation toward person-centered care in mental health.

Motivational Analysis Behind Cyber Criminal Behaviour in Nigeria

The invention of the cyberspace showcased in the use of internet, a necessary tool that has come to stay, defining how people interact and communicate on daily basis, defiling the phenomenon of time and space, thereby making the world a global community. The internet can be said to be a two edged sword that is advantageous and can be destructive depending on the application and user motivations. It’s on this note that the work analyzes the motivations behind cybercriminal behaviour in Nigeria, Identifying ‘anonymity in cyberspace, thrill-seeking, financial gain, revenge seeking, addiction, law enforcement and weak cyber security’ as the key motivations behinds cybercriminal behaviours. ‘Routine Activity Theory’ was used to analyze the work, anchoring it on the premise of ‘motivated offender’. The study concluded with recommendations that government and stakeholders in the cyberspace industries, need to prioritize investment in ‘law enforcement and weak cyber security’ overhauling the security architecture in charge of prosecutions and investigation of cybercrime activities/offenses, which guarantee protection of confidential data and reduce the risk of cybercrimes.

P156 HYPERTENSIVES USERS OF A HEALTH WEB PORTAL

Background and objective: In Canada, approximately 1 in 4 adults live with high blood pressure. These people, concerned about their health, often turn to health information Web portals. To meet this need for information, Quebec Society of Vascular Sciences (QSVS) du Québec has created a web portal (www.yourvascularhealth.ca). However, limited data is available to describe the characteristics and motivations of hypertensive users of these websites. Method In this multicenter study, participants had to be ≥18 years old, hypertensive and able to use digital tools. They were approached by collaborating physicians (n=30) during routine consultations. An anonymous, validated electronic questionnaire assessed socio-demographic variables, digital competence, and motivations for using a health website. Adapted Technology Acceptance Model III was used as a framework. Results: Forty-three participants were recruited mean age of 70.3 ± 10.5 years, 67% male, 33% had achieved a university level of education. For health behaviors, less than 30% attained the 150 weekly minutes of exercise promoted in Canada while a less than half (44%) say that they eat according to DASH guidelines. The vast majority don’t smoke (67%) and drink less than once a month (86%). Preliminary analysis show that most participants (84%) use search engine. When questioned (on a Likert scale 1 to 7) about the portal, they perceived it was useful (6.0 ± 1.1), easy to use (5.4 ± 1.2) and expressed the intention of using the portal again (5.7 ± 1.5). When motivation was assessed; autonomous motivation was highest (5.83 ± 0.99) followed by amotivation (3.83 ± 1.35) and controlled motivation (3.13 ± 1.39). Conclusion: Patients with hypertension are consulting websites to obtain more information and this even later in life. It is our responsibility to provide websites that are designed for this population and scientifically based. This study will contribute to a better characterization of health website users and may guide the development and dissemination of health websites.

Influence of Technology Readiness in the Adoption of Augmented Reality Applications in Retailing

Forget crowded aisles and unending product comparisons. Imagine yourself trying on clothes virtually, visualizing furniture in your living room before making a purchase, or even discovering information about products that are hidden behind interactive labels. Augmented reality (AR) promises to revolutionize the shopping experience, but widespread adoption depends on understanding user motivations. This study explores what motivates consumers to interact with this emerging technology to determine the “why” behind AR retail adoption. Although AR has the potential to transform many industries, consumer technology readiness is a critical factor that will determine how widely adopted AR becomes. This research investigates how a person’s ability, willingness, and confidence in their ability to use technology serves as a vital link between the potential for innovation and its practical implementation. The study investigates the effects of performance expectancy, price, effort expectancy, hedonic motivation, and technological readiness on adoption behavior using a partial least squares-structural equation modeling analysis of data from 306 online survey respondents. The results show that price and performance expectancy are significant drivers, but hedonic motivation and effort expectancy have no impact on adoption behavior. Notably, one factor that strongly influences the adoption of AR apps is technological readiness. These findings provide retailers with insightful advice, telling them to prioritize app value, affordability, and user-friendly design while also realizing how crucial it is to accommodate different degrees of technological comfort. Retailers can effectively use AR technology to improve customer engagement and accelerate adoption in the retail space by knowing these key drivers.

Optimizing Remote Health Monitoring for Digital Platforms: Evaluating the Efficacy of Gamification in Enhancing Data Collection.

In recent years, the integration of game-like elements into non-gaming contexts has shown promise in enhancing user engagement and motivation. This study assesses the impact of gamification elements on data collection efficacy in m-health applications. An ad-hoc mobile application was developed and used in a randomized two-arm pilot study. Participants interacted either with the gamified meal-logging application or with its non-gamified version for ten days. The results from this study emphasize the benefits of incorporating gamification techniques into health applications embedded in digital platforms. While both versions were well-received, reaching high System Usability Scale (SUS) scores (91 and 93.5) and generally positive feedback, the gamified app demonstrated a distinct advantage in promoting user engagement and consistent data logging. This highlights the importance of gamification in health research, suggesting its potential to ensure thorough and consistent data collection, which is essential for producing reliable research outcomes.

Using the Lives Saved Tool to inform global nutrition advocacy.

The global nutrition community has been interested in investigating investment strategies that could be used to promote an increased focus and investment in nutrition programming in low- and middle-income countries. The Lives Saved Tool (LiST) was used to evaluate lives saved and the costs of nutrition interventions in nine high-burden countries. In this case study, we detail the analyses that were conducted with LiST and how the results were packaged to develop Nourish the Future - a five-year proposal for the US government to scale up lifesaving malnutrition interventions. Scaling up a proposed package of critical nutrition interventions including micronutrient supplementation for pregnant women, breastfeeding support, Vitamin A supplementation for children, and treatments for moderate and severe acute malnutrition is an effective and cost-effective way to avert millions of child deaths and stillbirths. This is one of the few case studies that outlines how a nutrition modeling tool (in this case LiST) was used to engage in a prioritisation exercise to inform a US-based advocacy ask. We share reflections and provide practical insights into user motivation and preferences for existing and future modeling tool developers. This case study also emphasises how integral evidence translation and strategic advocacy are to ensure the use of the modeling results.

Qualitative Study: Motivation, Social Aspects and Environmental Stressors in Cannabis User Patients Admitted to Abepura Regional Mental Hospital, Papua Province

The purpose of this study was to determine the motivation, social aspects, and environmental stressors of cannabis-using patients treated at the Abepura Regional Mental Hospital, Papua Province. This research is a qualitative study with Collaizi's research method. The research subjects were five ethnic Papuan patients who were admitted to the Abepura Regional Mental Hospital, Papua Province. The patient population was five men with an age range of 25-39 years. The research was conducted in December 2023-January 2024. The results of the study for the motivation of marijuana users are peer influence, and seeking recognition and sensation. The results for social aspects are low economic status and poor relationships with parents. The results of the study for environmental stressors are low self-acceptance and dissatisfaction due to unmet needs at home.

Gamified Mobile App (MobERAS) for Telemonitoring Patients in the Postoperative Period Based on the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program: Development and Validation Study.

Digital technology and gamified apps can be useful in the health care context. Gamification uses technology to influence users' actions and motivations through experiences that resemble games. Patient adherence to the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program is crucial for achieving early recovery after surgery and continuous monitoring is essential for obtaining good results. This study aimed to describe the development and validation of a mobile app for enhanced recovery after surgery (MobERAS), a gamified mobile health app for telemonitoring patients in the postoperative period based on the ERAS program, and to evaluate its functionality and usability and the experience of patients, health care professionals, and computer professionals with its use. We developed MobERAS for postoperative telemonitoring, with active participation of patients in the process, and offering availability of real-time information for the health team. The app development process included idealization, interdisciplinary team formation, potential needs assessment, and product deployment. Usability tests were conducted throughout the development process with improvements, technical adjustments, and updates. After finalization, comprehensive verification tests were performed. The parameters evaluated are those that can influence the length of hospital stay, such as nausea, vomiting, pain scales, return to normal gastrointestinal function, and thromboembolic events. MobERAS was designed to be downloaded by users on their phones, tablets, or other mobile devices and to provide postoperative data. The app has a GPS that monitors the patient's walking time and distance and is connected to a virtual database that stores the collected data. Women undergoing medium and major gynecologic oncologic surgeries were included. We included 65 patients with an average age of 53.2 (SD 7.4, range 18-85) years. The time of use ranged from 23.4 to 70 hours (mean 45.1, SD 19.2 hours). Regarding adherence to the use of MobERAS, the mean fill rate was 56.3% (SD 12.1%, range 41.7%-100%), and ambulation data were obtained for 60 (92.3%) of the 65 patients. The researcher had access to the data filled out by the patients in real time. There was good acceptance of the use of MobERAS by the patients, with good evaluation of the app's usability. MobERAS was easy to use and considered attractive because of its gamified design. The app was rated as good or very good in all items by health care professionals (n=20) and professionals specializing in technological innovation (n=10). MobERAS is easy to use, safe, well accepted by patients, and well evaluated by experts. It can be of great use in clinical surgical practice and an important tool for greater engagement of patients and health care professionals with the ERAS program.

Tinder Versus Bumble: How do Life Position Indicators and Usage Motivations Predict Dating?

Tinder Versus Bumble: How do Life Position Indicators and Usage Motivations Predict Dating?

What Makes an Influencer? Comparing U.S. and Chinese Millennial Perceptions of Brand Communication from the Most-Followed Influencers on TikTok and Douyin

ABSTRACT Millennials have become the most sought-after generation for online brand communications, which have leveraged social media influencers (SMI) as spokespeople. As communication becomes more instantaneous and global, we examine how SMIs function in two different cultures: the United States and China. Specifically, we use mixed methods to examine the content, source, and user motivations from the top 5 most-followed SMIs on TikTok and Douyin, adding to the literature on these increasingly relevant platforms. We find that SMIs incorporate brand content with personal content, and Douyin SMIs seem to have more brand communication on their pages. Additionally, through interviews with millennial-age followers, we find that SMIs have strong influence over purchasing behavior of millennials in both countries, motivating impulse buying behavior. Douyin users are drawn to live streaming and attractive visuals while TikTok users seek information and entertainment. Implications for brand communication with SMIs across cultures is discussed.

User Before Entrepreneur: User Motives as a Signal of Commitment

User Before Entrepreneur: User Motives as a Signal of Commitment

Linguistic Analysis behind Innovative Renderings of אִישׁ‎ in a Newly Published Translation

The Revised Jewish Publication Society translation of the Hebrew Bible (RJPS, 2023), an adaptation of the meaning-based English version known as NJPS (1985, 1999), has changed many renderings of the personal noun אִישׁ‎ (usually glossed as “man; person”). This article explains the cognitively based, communication-oriented thinking behind seventy new renderings. In these cases, singular אִישׁ‎ appears in construct with a group name (most often יִשְׂרָאֵל‎ “Israel”) and refers to a specific plurality of persons regarded as a single body. The analysis views אִישׁ‎ as a situating noun, that is, its use profiles its referent in terms of the depicted situation. The proposed motivation for singular collective usage is to make a pragmatic contrast with אֲנָשִׁים‎ (the standard plural of אִישׁ‎) to situate the participant in the bigger picture. This situation-oriented approach readily yields coherent and informative texts while solving interpretive cruxes. Principles for translating a situating noun are also briefly discussed.

Understanding how nurses can effectively utilise social media for increasing public involvement, recruitment and impact dissemination of Clinical Research Trials.

The methodologies for clinical research trials are evolving to greater usage of social media platforms, providing opportunities to incorporate smart technologies in their delivery. Research Nurses should consider how they can utilise platforms for public engagement in trials. To explore the experiences of social media platforms and clinical research trials in a healthy population group, to gain insight into how clinical researchers can utilise these platforms professionally and ethically. Using a critical realist qualitative focus group design with template analysis, we recruited 16 healthy members of the public aged 18-75 years. The data expands upon their thoughts and behaviours regarding social media platforms with their understanding of clinical research. Three main themes along with their specific subthemes (1) Design: Patient and Public Involvement (Subtheme: Understanding of clinical research, Diversity of social media users), (2) Implementation: Recruitment to active studies, (Subtheme: Motivators for volunteering, Trustworthy), (3) Dissemination: Impact and Awareness of Results, (Subtheme: Information overload, Motivations for users to share information). This study has highlighted the need to consider the way different population groups use social media platforms and the information they share when looking to engage them in clinical research trials.

An Empirical Study of Testing the Possibility of Strengthening Community Consciousness through Hyperlocal Media : Effect of Usage Motives and Behaviors of ‘Daangn Market’ on Social Solidarity and Community Attachment

An Empirical Study of Testing the Possibility of Strengthening Community Consciousness through Hyperlocal Media : Effect of Usage Motives and Behaviors of ‘Daangn Market’ on Social Solidarity and Community Attachment

Influence of travel application usage on tourist online shopping appraisal

This paper delves into the analysis of the physical flow patterns of users and its subsequent influence on their purchasing behavior. The research methodology encompassed surveying a substantial sample size of 400 users actively engaged with travel applications. The gathered data underwent meticulous analysis employing a combination of descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling techniques. The findings from this study have unveiled noteworthy insights into user behavior within travel applications. It is evident that the inclination to engage with the system has a substantial and positive impact on users’ purchase intentions. Moreover, the motivation behind users’ system usage has a direct bearing on their purchase intentions, primarily mediated by the enjoyment derived from the overall experience. This research underscores the pivotal role played by travel applications in the contemporary travel industry landscape. As travelers increasingly rely on digital platforms to plan their trips and make informed choices, understanding the intricate dynamics of user engagement, motivation, and subsequent purchasing decisions within these applications is paramount. This deeper comprehension not only sheds light on consumer behavior but also empowers businesses to tailor their offerings and enhance user experiences, thereby solidifying the indispensable position of travel applications in the ever-evolving travel sector.

Virtual Reality as a Tool for Public Speaking Training: Assessing Efficacy and Engagement

This study investigates the efficacy and engagement of virtual reality (VR) as a tool for public speaking training. The primary objective is to qualitatively analyze the literature to understand how VR technology can enhance public speaking skills and increase user engagement compared to traditional training methods. The research employs a qualitative literature review methodology, synthesizing findings from academic articles, industry reports, case studies, and empirical studies to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in this field. The literature review methodology involves systematically collecting and analyzing scholarly sources that explore various aspects of VR in public speaking training. The study categorizes the literature into key themes, such as the effectiveness of VR in simulating real-life speaking scenarios, the psychological benefits of using VR for reducing anxiety, and the levels of user engagement and motivation in VR-based training programs. Thematic analysis is used to identify patterns and trends in how VR influences public speaking proficiency and participant engagement. The findings indicate that VR offers a highly immersive and interactive environment that can closely mimic real-life public speaking situations, providing users with valuable practice opportunities. Studies show that VR can significantly reduce public speaking anxiety by allowing users to repeatedly practice in a controlled, virtual setting. Additionally, VR-based training programs are found to be more engaging and motivating for users, leading to higher levels of participation and improved learning outcomes.

Digital Adherence Technologies and Differentiated Care for Tuberculosis Treatment and Their Acceptability Among Persons With Tuberculosis, Health Care Workers, and Key Informants in the Philippines: Qualitative Interview Study.

Digital adherence technologies (DATs) are being studied to determine their potential to support tuberculosis (TB) treatment and address the shortcomings of directly observed therapy. Previous research has shown inconclusive results on whether DATs can enhance medication adherence among persons with TB. This study aims to understand the acceptability of DATs, namely, medication labels and smart pillboxes, among persons with TB, health care workers (HCWs), and key informants (KIs) in the Philippines. The objective is to gain valuable insights that can inform the design and implementation of DATs in the Southeast Asian region, which meet the needs and preferences of end users. Persons with TB, HCWs, and KIs were recruited from intervention facilities to participate in in-depth interviews conducted between March 2022 and January 2023. These interviews were transcribed and translated into English. A thematic analysis was carried out using NVivo software (Lumivero) to identify and analyze themes. Themes were then structured within a modified social-ecological model. A total of 25 persons with drug-sensitive TB and 20 HCWs or KIs were interviewed. Both groups emphasized that users' technology literacy level, financial conditions, and motivation to be cured determined how they interacted with the DAT. They also acknowledged that DATs helped foster their relationship with HCWs and enabled efficient treatment support. Concerning technology, persons with TB found DATs easy to use and able to reduce clinic visits. HCWs mentioned that DATs added to their workload but also allowed them to support users who missed doses. However, both groups experienced technical challenges with DATs. Regarding program implementation, users appreciated the clear explanations and demonstrations provided by HCWs. Yet, some users reported inconsistencies between DAT settings and the information provided. HCWs stressed the importance of comprehensive training and sufficient resources for effective program implementation in the future. At the community level, both groups noted that DATs and program design protected users' privacy and reduced the risk of stigma. Finally, users and HCWs shared various contextual factors that influenced their experience with DAT, including infrastructure challenges and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Philippines, persons with TB and HCWs showed a high level of acceptance and satisfaction with the impact of DAT and program design. They expressed a desire for the continuation of DATs. The challenges encountered underscore the need for ongoing technological development to minimize malfunctions, enhance the capacity of health facilities, and improve infrastructure. DATs have demonstrated their ability to strengthen user-HCW relationships and protect users from stigmatization. Additional efforts are required to scale up the DAT program in the Philippines.

LISTENING TO BOOKS’ DURING THE PANDEMIC: EXAMINING THE USES AND GRATIFICATIONS OF AUDIOBOOK LISTENING

ABSTRACT This study explores audiobook user motivations using the Uses and Gratifications theory with an online survey of 368 users in India. Six motivations were identified: Relaxed entertainment, Companionship, Convenience, Multitasking, Storytelling, and Diversion. Age and gender differences were observed, with younger and female users showing greater inclination. All motivations, except storytelling, transportation, and diversion, predicted audiobook listening. Relaxed entertainment, companionship, convenience, and storytelling were significant predictors of user affinity. All six motivations positively influenced user satisfaction. Implications for theory and practice were discussed.