Understanding acceptance of dedicated e-textbook applications for learning: involving Taiwanese university students

Purpose – The prevalence of information technology (IT) has been introducing new trends into learning modalities spurring dedicated e‐textbook applications for learning. However, there is only a limited understanding of what factors drive university students' attitudes/willingness to use the new devices for learning. Hence, this study attempts to investigate what factors drive university students to use dedicated e‐textbook applications for learning.Design/methodology/approach – By integrating previous theories such as the technology acceptance model (TAM), innovation diffusion theory (IDT), and convenience in the form of an integrated model, this study presents a causal model that explores the influence of technological, intrinsic, and extrinsic factors, i.e. convenience, compatibility, enjoyment, usefulness, on university students' attitudes towards using dedicated e‐textbook applications for learning.Findings – The results of this study suggest that perceived usefulness, convenience, compatibility, and...

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