Drivers of immersive virtual reality adoption intention: a multi-group analysis in chemical industry settings.

ABSTRACT: The present study uses the modified Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 to examine the effect of factors such as performance expectancy (PE), effort expectancy (EE), social influence (SI), and hedonic motivation (HM) that may motivate operators and employees to adopt IVR-based technology into their training. Results of a multi-group analysis based on nationality, prior IVR experience, and/or length of work experience, to analyse the potential similarities and/or differences in perception and acceptance towards using IVR-based technology are also presented. The quantitative research data were gathered using an online questionnaire from 438 chemical operators and/or employees who either speak German, French, or English. Partial least squares structural equation modelling and

SUBMITTER: Toyoda R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8494627 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature