The (digital) medium of mobility is the message: Examining the influence of e-scooter mobile app perceptions on e-scooter use intent
The present research examines how perceptions of e-scooter mobile apps (i.e., a communication technology) influence intent to use e-scooters (i.e., a transportation technology) while considering other perceptions specific to e-scooters (ease of use, usefulness, safety, environmental impact, and enjo...
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| author | Rabindra Ratan Kelsey Earle Sonny Rosenthal Vivian Hsueh Hua Chen Andrew Gambino Gerard Goggin Hallam Stevens Benjamin Li Kwan Min Lee |
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| description | The present research examines how perceptions of e-scooter mobile apps (i.e., a communication technology) influence intent to use e-scooters (i.e., a transportation technology) while considering other perceptions specific to e-scooters (ease of use, usefulness, safety, environmental impact, and enjoyment), context of use (geographic landscape), and demographic factors (age and sex). Results suggest mobile app perceived ease of use is associated with e-scooter use intent and this effect is mediated by e-scooter perceived usefulness, even when controlling for e-scooter perceived ease of use as well as other influential elements of e-scooter use. In addition to illustrating the importance of user experiences with mobile apps within the e-scooter context, this interdisciplinary research furthers a fundamental argument that media technologies are an integral factor in the adoption of transportation technologies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b63162b15cc24176a7136621de12eed02022-12-21T19:16:40ZengElsevierComputers in Human Behavior Reports2451-95882021-01-013100076The (digital) medium of mobility is the message: Examining the influence of e-scooter mobile app perceptions on e-scooter use intentRabindra Ratan0Kelsey Earle1Sonny Rosenthal2Vivian Hsueh Hua Chen3Andrew Gambino4Gerard Goggin5Hallam Stevens6Benjamin Li7Kwan Min Lee8Michigan State University, College of Communication Arts and Sciences, Department of Media and Information, 404 Wilson Road, East Lansing, MI, 44824, USA; Corresponding author. 404 Wilson Rd., Room 418, Communication Arts and Sciences Building Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA.Michigan State University, College of Communication Arts and Sciences, Department of Communication, 404 Wilson Road, East Lansing, MI, 44824, USA; Corresponding author.Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, 31 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637718, SingaporeNanyang Technological University Singapore, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, 31 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637718, SingaporePenn State University, Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, 201 Carnegie Building, State College, PA, 16803, USANanyang Technological University Singapore, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, 31 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637718, SingaporeNanyang Technological University Singapore, School of Humanities, 48 Nanyang Ave, Singapore, 639818, SingaporeNanyang Technological University Singapore, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, 31 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637718, SingaporeNanyang Technological University Singapore, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, 31 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637718, SingaporeThe present research examines how perceptions of e-scooter mobile apps (i.e., a communication technology) influence intent to use e-scooters (i.e., a transportation technology) while considering other perceptions specific to e-scooters (ease of use, usefulness, safety, environmental impact, and enjoyment), context of use (geographic landscape), and demographic factors (age and sex). Results suggest mobile app perceived ease of use is associated with e-scooter use intent and this effect is mediated by e-scooter perceived usefulness, even when controlling for e-scooter perceived ease of use as well as other influential elements of e-scooter use. In addition to illustrating the importance of user experiences with mobile apps within the e-scooter context, this interdisciplinary research furthers a fundamental argument that media technologies are an integral factor in the adoption of transportation technologies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451958821000245SurveyMicromobilityMobile appse-scootersTechnology acceptance model |
| spellingShingle | Rabindra Ratan Kelsey Earle Sonny Rosenthal Vivian Hsueh Hua Chen Andrew Gambino Gerard Goggin Hallam Stevens Benjamin Li Kwan Min Lee The (digital) medium of mobility is the message: Examining the influence of e-scooter mobile app perceptions on e-scooter use intent Computers in Human Behavior Reports Survey Micromobility Mobile apps e-scooters Technology acceptance model |
| title | The (digital) medium of mobility is the message: Examining the influence of e-scooter mobile app perceptions on e-scooter use intent |
| title_full | The (digital) medium of mobility is the message: Examining the influence of e-scooter mobile app perceptions on e-scooter use intent |
| title_fullStr | The (digital) medium of mobility is the message: Examining the influence of e-scooter mobile app perceptions on e-scooter use intent |
| title_full_unstemmed | The (digital) medium of mobility is the message: Examining the influence of e-scooter mobile app perceptions on e-scooter use intent |
| title_short | The (digital) medium of mobility is the message: Examining the influence of e-scooter mobile app perceptions on e-scooter use intent |
| title_sort | digital medium of mobility is the message examining the influence of e scooter mobile app perceptions on e scooter use intent |
| topic | Survey Micromobility Mobile apps e-scooters Technology acceptance model |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451958821000245 |
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