The privacy-personalization paradox in mHealth services acceptance of different age groups
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 55-65 |
Journal / Publication | Electronic Commerce Research and Applications |
Volume | 16 |
Online published | 30 Nov 2015 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
Mobile health (mHealth) services have gained increasing attention in recent years; however, few studies have focused on the manner in which customers' attributes affect acceptance behavior, for instance, personal privacy concerns and personalization concerns; with even fewer studies on the effects on different age groups. To fill this research gap, our research has developed an attribute-perception-intention model, using the privacy-personalization paradox factors as independent variables that affect mHealth acceptance intention, with trust as a mediator. The age differences of participants were then examined. A survey of 650 subjects in China was conducted to test the proposed research model and hypotheses. The results show the following key findings: (1) perceived personalization and privacy concerns are positively and negatively associated with behavior intention; (2) trust mediates the relationships between perceived personalization, privacy concerns and behavior intention; and (3) age differences are examined in the model, which in this respect differ from previous technology acceptance research. Theoretical and practical implications are also discussed.
Research Area(s)
- Adoption intention, Age differences, mHealth services, Privacy-personalization paradox, Trust
Citation Format(s)
The privacy-personalization paradox in mHealth services acceptance of different age groups. / Guo, Xitong; Zhang, Xiaofei; Sun, Yongqiang.
In: Electronic Commerce Research and Applications, Vol. 16, 03.2016, p. 55-65.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review