A study on smart home use intention of elderly consumers based on technology acceptance models.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Smart home devices have great potential to improve the quality of life and independence of older people, positively impacting their health, safety, and comfort. However, Chinese research in this field is still in its early stages. Therefore, more comprehensive and in-depth studies are needed to comprehend the various aspects influencing the acceptance and use of smart homes by older users.

Patients and methods

This study adopted the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and included perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, usage intention, intergenerational technology support, perceived value, and perceived risk as extension variables to delve deeper into the behavioral intentions of older users in smart home services. The study used a convenience sampling method to

SUBMITTER: Zhou C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10971693 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature