Intention to use private autonomous vehicles in developed and developing countries: What are the differences among the influential factors, mediators, and moderators?

Zefreh, Mohammad Maghrour; Edries, Belal; Esztergár-Kiss, Domokos; Török, Ádám

doi:10.1016/j.tbs.2023.100592

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“…For PAVs, intention to use was mostly influenced by subjective norms, followed by perceived behavioral control, corroborating prior studies (for example, [3][9] [33]. Subjective norm, a concept similar to social influence [23], has the most significant effect on an individual's intention to adopt AVs, particularly in traditional collectivist countries such as China [33] and Middle Eastern countries [9]. The dominant role of subjective norms indicates that the public's understanding of AVs may still be in its early stages.…”

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confidence: 84%

“…Cultural differences play a significant role in influencing individuals' willingness to adopt AVs, suggesting that the findings from Western studies may not be universally applicable. Variations in attitudes towards AVs have been observed between Europe and Asia [8] as well as between developed and developing nations [9]. Even within developed countries, cultural factors remain influential, as evidenced by varying levels of acceptance reported in Japan (positive), the UK (neutral), and Germany (negative) [10].…”

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The Road to Acceptance: A Theory of Planned Behavior Analysis of Indonesian Public Intentions Towards Autonomous Vehicles

Ansori,

Sutarto,

Widyanti

et al. 2023

2023 14th International Conference on Information &Amp; Communication Technology and System (ICTS)

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The integration of autonomous vehicles (AVs) into modern transportation systems is an inevitable development, highlighting the need to explore the factors influencing public acceptance of AVs. Although numerous studies have examined user acceptance of AVs in developed nations, the investigation in developing countries remains significantly limited. Drawing upon the theory of planned behavior (TPB), this study investigated the factors influencing individuals' intentions to use two different levels of autonomy: partial (level 2) and full (level 5). Data were gathered from two separate sample sets through an online survey questionnaire, resulting in 640 participants with partial AVs (PAVs) and 593 with fully AVs (FAVs). Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis indicated moderate predictive power for the TPB models in both cases. All TPB constructs significantly predicted future intentions for both types of AVs. Specifically, the subjective norms construct was the strongest predictor for partial autonomy intention, while perceived behavioral control was the strongest predictor for fully AVs. The findings provide insights into the underlying behavioral and control beliefs that can enhance the public acceptance of AVs within a developing country's context. They also emphasize the similarities and differences in the public's perceptions of the two distinct levels of vehicle automation.

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The Road to Acceptance: A Theory of Planned Behavior Analysis of Indonesian Public Intentions Towards Autonomous Vehicles

Ansori,

Sutarto,

Widyanti

et al. 2023

2023 14th International Conference on Information &Amp; Communication Technology and System (ICTS)

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“…The financial ability to invest in developing technologies and the image of autonomous cars as symbols of prestige and advancement explain this desire. This finding aligns with research by Zefreh [43], who reported similar trends among high-income earners. Conversely, individuals earning less than $30,000 had a lower acceptance rate of 45%, perhaps due to financial constraints and lifestyle preferences.…”

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Autonomous Vehicles Perception, Acceptance, and Future Prospects in the GCC: An Analysis Using the UTAUT-Based Model

Hafeez,

Mas’ud,

Al-Shammari

et al. 2024

WEVJ

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The emergence of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) marks a significant advancement in the automotive industry, transitioning from driver-assistance technologies to fully autonomous systems. This change is particularly impactful in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, which is a significant automotive market and technological hub. However, the adoption of AVs in the GCC faces unique challenges due to the influence of cultural norms and geographical characteristics. Our research utilizes a customized framework of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), which is adapted to include cultural and geographical factors. This approach fills a gap in the existing literature by identifying and analyzing the key factors affecting the adoption of AVs in the GCC. Our findings indicate a difference in the receptiveness towards AVs among different demographics. Younger participants displayed a more favorable attitude towards AVs compared to older individuals. Additionally, gender and educational attainment play significant roles in the acceptance of AVs. Specifically, our results suggest that there are variations in acceptance rates among genders and individuals with varying levels of education. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a relatively high acceptance rate of AVs due to its advanced infrastructure and openness to technological innovations. Our study identifies facilitating conditions and performance expectancy as crucial determinants of intention to use AVs in the GCC. It emphasizes the importance of infrastructure readiness and the perceived advantages of AVs in promoting their adoption.

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Role of policy and consumer attitudes in people’s intention to use autonomous vehicles: a comparative study in China and the USA

Li,

Zou,

Agrawal

et al. 2024

Transportation

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Intention to use private autonomous vehicles in developed and developing countries: What are the differences among the influential factors, mediators, and moderators?

Cited by 6 publications

References 76 publications

The Road to Acceptance: A Theory of Planned Behavior Analysis of Indonesian Public Intentions Towards Autonomous Vehicles

The Road to Acceptance: A Theory of Planned Behavior Analysis of Indonesian Public Intentions Towards Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous Vehicles Perception, Acceptance, and Future Prospects in the GCC: An Analysis Using the UTAUT-Based Model

Role of policy and consumer attitudes in people’s intention to use autonomous vehicles: a comparative study in China and the USA

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