Using user personality to explain the intention-behavior gap and changes in beliefs: A longitudinal analysis

Maier C, Laumer S, Eckhardt A, Weitzel T (2012)

Publication Language: English

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2012

Book Volume: 4

Pages Range: 2965-2985

Conference Proceedings Title: Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS)

Event location: Orlando, FL, USA

ISBN: 9781627486040

Abstract

The research reported in this article intends to investigate whether individuals a) update degrees of beliefs over time and b) transfer behavioral intentions into adoption behavior in a different manner based on their personality. Therefore, the personality trait dispositional resistance is discussed within the Integrative Framework of Technology Use. Results of an empirical longitudinal analysis (N=145) show that individuals update their beliefs based on prior beliefs and usage behavior differently in accordance with their personality. Results also reveal that individuals transfer behavioral intentions into adoption behavior differently based on their personality. Hence, we discuss our contributions to technology adoption research by highlighting the importance of personality traits when investigating technology-related beliefs and behavior over time. Results also include an assessment of the findings' practical relevance by identifying which individuals maintain negative beliefs over time and by identifying the high extent of technology usage as a possibility for overcoming negative beliefs.

Authors with CRIS profile

Sven Laumer Schöller Endowed Chair for Information Systems (Digitalization in Business and Society)

Involved external institutions

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main DE Germany (DE) Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Maier, C., Laumer, S., Eckhardt, A., & Weitzel, T. (2012). Using user personality to explain the intention-behavior gap and changes in beliefs: A longitudinal analysis. In International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) (Eds.), Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) (pp. 2965-2985). Orlando, FL, USA.

MLA:

Maier, Christian, et al. "Using user personality to explain the intention-behavior gap and changes in beliefs: A longitudinal analysis." Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), Orlando, FL, USA Ed. International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), 2012. 2965-2985.

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