Tool choice in innovation diffusion: A human activity readiness theory

• Published in: Computers in human behavior Vol. 59; pp. 283 - 294
• Main Author: Sun, Jun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2016
• Subjects: Activity Theory; Dependent variables; Diffusion; Human; Human behavior; Information technology; Innovation; Innovation diffusion; Task situations; Tasks; Tool experiences; Tool readiness; User characteristics; Tool readiness; Innovation diffusion; Tool experiences; User characteristics; Task situations; Activity Theory

The short product life cycle of information and communication technology (ICT) applications makes it critical for developers to expedite the diffusion process by reducing user resistance. At the individual level, the adoption of an ICT application largely depends on how a person is ready to use the...