Information & Communication Technology Adoption Among Adults in South Western Nigeria: An Assessment of Usage-Phobia Factors
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2010
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Measures for predicting and explaining ICT adoption among different age groups
have practical implications for educators, designers and vendors who would like
to assess user preferences for new products. Studying how adults adopt and use
technology is therefore premised on the fact that adults must keep up with
technological advancements to be able to function effectively in the information
age. Our investigation of factors affecting adult’s acceptance of ICT
applications in South Western Nigeria is based on the Perceived Ease of Use
(PEU) and Perceived Usefulness (PU) constructs. Selected ICT products and
applications such as web access (for commercial, educational and social
purposes), cell phones, Ipods, ATMs and e-Banking Platforms were employed as
usage parameters. A multi-item questionnaire for PEU and PU was pre-tested,
validated and administered. Findings from the study showed that the fear of using
technology is subsumed by the benefits accruable from usage. Results from the
study also gave insights into subtle but important factors that create ICT-Phobia
among adults. We conclude by recommending acceptable use environment that
will provide positive experiences with ICT products and applications among the
target group.
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Adoption, adults, age groups, fear, usage, acceptance