An empirical study of e-government diffusion in Fiji: a holistic and integrative approach

Zhao, Fang; Naidu, Suwastika; Singh, Gurmeet; Sewak, Aarti; Chand, Anand; Karan, Maureen

doi:10.1080/14719037.2017.1400585

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“…In this study, we emphasized the importance of deploying students’ acceptance as a proxy for e-learning success. Specifically, we argued that for e-learning to succeed, the emphasis must be shifted from the supply side (e-learning readiness) to the demand side (students’ acceptance), much like the diffusion of other technologies (e.g., e-government) (Zhao et al, 2018 ). This means that while the infrastructure, computerization, and system may provide a grounding basis for e-learning, its success should also embrace the actual engagement or acceptance of its users.…”

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The influence of educational and emotional support on e-learning acceptance: An integration of social support theory and TAM

Jiang

Zhu

et al. 2023

Educ Inf Technol

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Flexible education is considered the primary function of e-learning, however, empirical evidence during the COVID-19 pandemic has also demonstrated that students may seek emotional comforts in e-learning to alleviate their negative emotions. This study aims to provide a holistic view of the antecedents of college students’ e-learning acceptance by integrating social support theory with the technology acceptance model. Specifically, drawing upon social support theory, this study adopted perceived educational support and perceived emotional support as two driving factors and examined their influences on students’ continuous intention in e-learning. The model was empirically validated using survey data from 512 college respondents in China during the first wave of the pandemic. Our results suggested that while perceived educational support exerts a major influence on e-learning acceptance, perceived emotional support also has an important role to play. Besides, the analytics results suggested that the two facets of support had different influencing patterns: perceived educational support has a positive and significant relationship with both perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness, whereas perceived emotional support solely has a significant relationship with perceived ease of use. Additionally, compared with the prior studies, the effect size ( ) between perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness is larger in the present study (COVID-19 context). These findings stress the need to better understand the mechanism by which social support influences college students’ e-learning acceptance and to make use of various kinds of social supports to enhance perceived ease of use (e.g. human-computer interface), promote perceived usefulness, and ultimately motivate more students’ continuance intention in e-learning.

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The influence of educational and emotional support on e-learning acceptance: An integration of social support theory and TAM

Jiang

Zhu

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Educ Inf Technol

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Building Digital Capacity in the Face of Crisis: Exploring the Impact of Municipal Amalgamations in an Intergovernmental Context

Torfs,

Wayenberg

2024

Palgrave Studies in Sub-National Governance

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Local governments play a crucial role in crisis response and policymaking, necessitating robust digital capacity to effectively tackle complex challenges. To meet the contemporary demand for building local capacity, especially in the digital domain and in anticipation of future crises, European countries are increasingly pursuing municipal amalgamations. Despite this prevalent trend, the impact of such amalgamations remains uncertain, lacking sufficient empirical research and neglecting intergovernmental relations. This chapter addresses this gap by (1) assessing the impact of municipal amalgamations on local digital capacity and (2) scrutinizing their intergovernmental context. Employing Jane Fountain’s Technology Enactment Framework, we propose a research model for an in-depth analysis of digital capacity evolution in a Flemish amalgamated municipality from 2017 to 2022. The results suggest that a municipal amalgamation can indeed serve as a valuable means to enhance local digital capacity, but sustained intergovernmental support remains essential. While various types of intergovernmental relations are feasible, respondents express a preference for a more centralized approach over the prevailing multilayered approach. This preference arises from an anticipation of swifter policy responses aligned with the dynamic evolution of technology and a more coordinated strategy that harmonizes local internal efforts with the intergovernmental initiatives.

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The effects of trust on behavioral intention and use behavior within e-government contexts

Hooda

Gupta

Jeyaraj

et al. 2022

International Journal of Information Management

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An empirical study of e-government diffusion in Fiji: a holistic and integrative approach

Cited by 6 publications

References 41 publications

The influence of educational and emotional support on e-learning acceptance: An integration of social support theory and TAM

The influence of educational and emotional support on e-learning acceptance: An integration of social support theory and TAM

Building Digital Capacity in the Face of Crisis: Exploring the Impact of Municipal Amalgamations in an Intergovernmental Context

The effects of trust on behavioral intention and use behavior within e-government contexts

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