The pervasiveness of technical systems in our lives calls for a broad understanding of the
interaction between humans and technology. Affinity for technology interaction (ATI) scale …

This chapter forms part of an area of research on the Human-Technology-Organisation
relationship. This research has emphasised the emergence of closely linked, intense and …

Successful coping with technology is relevant for mastering daily life. Based on related
conceptions, we propose affinity for technology interaction (ATI), defined as the tendency to …

In order to develop valid and reliable instruments, psychometric validation should be
conducted as an iterative process that “requires a multi-method assessment”(Schimmack …

The success of the increasing use of technology in education is highly dependent on learner
acceptance. Although the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is dominant in research for …

The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is widely used by researchers and practitioners to
predict and explain user acceptance of information technologies. TAM models system usage …

Amongst the key issues in technology acceptance research is gender differences in their
response towards technology. A recent study by Broos (2005) suggested that when faced …

An increasing amount of research is being developed in the area where technology and
humans meet. The success or failure of technologies and the question whether technology …

Computer-phobic university students are easy to find today especially when it come to taking
online courses. Affect has been shown to influence users' perceptions of computers …

Understanding the adoption and use of technology is extremely important in the field of
information systems. Not surprisingly, there are several conceptual models that attempt to …