Exploring the behavior of online fitness users by using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology

The aim of this study was to explore the behavior of online fitness users by using an integrated technology acceptance model. We also discussed the significant impact of fitness live streaming users on the integrated technology acceptance model. A cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample o...

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Main Authors: Chi-Yueh Hsu, Ming-Yueh Wang, Ting-I Lee, Hsiu-Hui Chiang, Chun-Yu Chien
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Language:English
Published: Universidad de Murcia 2022-02-01
Series:Sport TK
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Online Access:https://revistas.um.es/sportk/article/view/509231
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author Chi-Yueh Hsu
Ming-Yueh Wang
Ting-I Lee
Hsiu-Hui Chiang
Chun-Yu Chien
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Ming-Yueh Wang
Ting-I Lee
Hsiu-Hui Chiang
Chun-Yu Chien
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description The aim of this study was to explore the behavior of online fitness users by using an integrated technology acceptance model. We also discussed the significant impact of fitness live streaming users on the integrated technology acceptance model. A cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 150 users who used Facebook fitness live streaming platform to watch fitness live streaming videos and used the live message reply, like and tracking functions. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model was utilized to examine the behavior of users of Facebook fitness live streaming platform. The results showed that there are statistically significant impacts in each structure of UTAUT, and the users of fitness live streaming have positive effects in UTAUT. In addition, the convenience and the infinity of Internet allows the social media users to obtain effective information through fast and real-time communication media and most users have the resources and knowledge required for live streaming.
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spelling doaj.art-5d315d249b8443f1bf0d8030f216a1ba2022-12-22T00:04:08ZengUniversidad de MurciaSport TK2340-88122022-02-011110.6018/sportk.509231Exploring the behavior of online fitness users by using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of TechnologyChi-Yueh Hsu0Ming-Yueh Wang1Ting-I Lee2Hsiu-Hui Chiang3Chun-Yu Chien4Department of Leisure Services Management, Chaoyang University of Technology. 168, Jifeng E.Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung, 41349 Taiwan, R.O.C. Department of Athletic Performace, National University of Kaohsiung. 700, Kaohsiung University Rd., Nanzih District, Kaohsiung 811, Taiwan, R.O.C. The General Educaion Center, Chaoyang University of Technology. 168, Jifeng E.Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung, 41349 Taiwan, R.O.C. Department of Leisure Services Management, Chaoyang University of Technology. 168, Jifeng E.Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung, 41349 Taiwan, R.O.C.The General Education Center, Chaoyang University of Technology. 168, Jifeng E.Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung, 41349 Taiwan, R.O.C. The aim of this study was to explore the behavior of online fitness users by using an integrated technology acceptance model. We also discussed the significant impact of fitness live streaming users on the integrated technology acceptance model. A cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 150 users who used Facebook fitness live streaming platform to watch fitness live streaming videos and used the live message reply, like and tracking functions. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model was utilized to examine the behavior of users of Facebook fitness live streaming platform. The results showed that there are statistically significant impacts in each structure of UTAUT, and the users of fitness live streaming have positive effects in UTAUT. In addition, the convenience and the infinity of Internet allows the social media users to obtain effective information through fast and real-time communication media and most users have the resources and knowledge required for live streaming. https://revistas.um.es/sportk/article/view/509231FacebookUTAUTLive streamingFitness
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Hsiu-Hui Chiang
Chun-Yu Chien
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Sport TK
Facebook
UTAUT
Live streaming
Fitness
title Exploring the behavior of online fitness users by using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology
title_full Exploring the behavior of online fitness users by using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology
title_fullStr Exploring the behavior of online fitness users by using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the behavior of online fitness users by using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology
title_short Exploring the behavior of online fitness users by using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology
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topic Facebook
UTAUT
Live streaming
Fitness
url https://revistas.um.es/sportk/article/view/509231
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