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Jeryllou Kay O San Pedro1, Ardvin Kester S Ong1, Sean Dominic O Mendoza2
1School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines.
Acta Psychologica
|October 15, 2024
Summary
This study found that functionality, ease of use, and adaptability significantly influence user acceptance of chording-enabled keyboards. These factors, along with hedonic motivation and social influence, are key to adopting this alternative keyboard technology.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Technology Acceptance Models
Background:
- Conventional keyboards may present comfort and productivity limitations.
- Emerging alternative keyboard designs aim to improve user experience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors influencing user acceptance and perception of chording-enabled keyboards.
- To analyze user adoption variables using an extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) framework.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study employing Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).
- Data collected from 430 respondents via purposive sampling.
- Analysis of perceived usability, behavioral intention, usage behavior, habit, performance expectancy, social influence, and hedonic motivation.
Main Results:
- Perceived usability, behavioral intention, usage behavior, habit, performance expectancy, social influence, and hedonic motivation were significant factors in adopting chording-enabled keyboards.
- Keyboard functionality, ease of use, and adaptability strongly influenced users' intention to use the technology.
Conclusions:
- User willingness to adopt chording-enabled keyboards is driven by their perceived functionality, usability, and adaptability.
- Findings offer insights for users and developers to improve and market chording-enabled keyboards effectively.
- The study's model can be applied to research user acceptance of other technologies globally.
