Antecedents of perceived playfulness: an exploratory study on user acceptance of general information-searching websites

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dc.contributor.authorChung, J.
dc.contributor.authorTan, F. B.
dc.date.accessioned2010-11-23T01:47:21Z
dc.date.available2010-11-23T01:47:21Z
dc.date.copyright2004
dc.date.created2004
dc.date.issued2004
dc.description.abstractUnderstanding user acceptance of the Internet, in particular user acceptance of general information-searching sites, is important in assessing its effectiveness. Such sites provide users with various information options while navigating the Internet. A well-designed general information-searching site helps to ensure a positive user experience and therefore repeat usage. This study extended existing research into user acceptance of the Internet. It explored the antecedents of Playfulness. Results indicated that website characteristics play a dominant role in influencing a user's experience of Playfulness and that cognitive aspects and motivations for searching are also important. Implications are discussed.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.im.2003.08.016
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10292/1068
dc.publisherElsevier B.V.
dc.rights© Copyright 2008 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
dc.rights.accessrightsOpenAccess
dc.sourceInformation and Management, 41, 7, 869-881
dc.subject[Antecedents of] perceived playfulness
dc.subjectGeneral information-searching website
dc.subjectTechnology acceptance model
dc.subjectUser acceptance
dc.subjectUser experience
dc.titleAntecedents of perceived playfulness: an exploratory study on user acceptance of general information-searching websites
dc.typeJournal Article
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