What catalyses mobile apps usage intention: an empirical analysis

Аннотация

Purpose – Considering the lack of understanding of the mobile applications (mobile apps) market and low usage rates among Malaysians, Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) was adapted to investigate the determinants of consumer behavioural intention (BI) to use mobile apps. Design/methodology/approach – A total of 288 sample data was collected and analysed using partial least square equation modelling (PLS-SEM) method. Findings – All of UTAUT2 constructs (i.e. performance expectancy, effort expectancy, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation, and habit), except for price value and social influence, significantly relate with BI to use mobile applications. Habit was reported to have the strongest influence. Gender and educational level were found to be insignificant moderators. Practical implications – Mobile application developers could have better understanding on users’ needs and intention, based on the findings