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Factors influencing the acceptance of smart homes in Jordan
International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing
  • Ibrahim Mashal, Aqaba University of Technology
  • Ahmed Shuhaiber, Zayed University
  • Mohammad Daoud, Al Ain University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2020
Abstract

Copyright © 2020 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. Smart home services are one of the recent internet of things applications that aims to improve residents’ quality of life. This study aims to investigate the factors that influence residents’ acceptance and usage of smart home services in Jordan. Theoretically, this study extends the technology acceptance model. By following a quantitative method, responses were collected and statistically analysed from 258 household using the SEM-PLS approach. Results show that user awareness, trust, perceived enjoyment, personalisation, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use significantly influence attitude towards smart home services which, with social influence, impact the intention to use.

Publisher
Inderscience Publishers
Disciplines
Keywords
  • Internet of things,
  • Jordan,
  • Smart home services,
  • Technology acceptance model,
  • User acceptance
Scopus ID
85084321115
Indexed in Scopus
Yes
Open Access
No
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEMR.2020.106842
Citation Information
Ibrahim Mashal, Ahmed Shuhaiber and Mohammad Daoud. "Factors influencing the acceptance of smart homes in Jordan" International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing Vol. 11 Iss. 2 (2020) p. 113 - 142 ISSN: <a href="https://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/id/publication/issn/1741-1025" target="_blank">1741-1025</a>
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ahmed-shuhaiber/4/