The (digital) medium of mobility is the message: Examining the influence of e-scooter mobile app perceptions on e-scooter use intent

Computers in Human Behavior Reports

Kelsey Earle¹  Vivian Hsueh Hua Chen²  Sonny Rosenthal³  Rabindra Ratan⁴  Kwan Min Lee⁵  Andrew Gambino⁶  Benjamin Li⁶  Gerard Goggin⁶  Hallam Stevens⁷ 

[1] Corresponding author. 404 Wilson Rd., Room 418, Communication Arts and Sciences Building Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA.;Corresponding author.;Michigan State University, College of Communication Arts and Sciences, Department of Communication, 404 Wilson Road, East Lansing, MI, 44824, USA;Michigan State University, College of Communication Arts and Sciences, Department of Media and Information, 404 Wilson Road, East Lansing, MI, 44824, USA;Nanyang Technological University Singapore, School of Humanities, 48 Nanyang Ave, Singapore, 639818, Singapore;Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, 31 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637718, Singapore;Penn State University, Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, 201 Carnegie Building, State College, PA, 16803, USA;

关键词: Survey;    Micromobility;    Mobile apps;    e-scooters;    Technology acceptance model;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The present research examines how perceptions of e-scooter mobile apps (i.e., a communication technology) influence intent to use e-scooters (i.e., a transportation technology) while considering other perceptions specific to e-scooters (ease of use, usefulness, safety, environmental impact, and enjoyment), context of use (geographic landscape), and demographic factors (age and sex). Results suggest mobile app perceived ease of use is associated with e-scooter use intent and this effect is mediated by e-scooter perceived usefulness, even when controlling for e-scooter perceived ease of use as well as other influential elements of e-scooter use. In addition to illustrating the importance of user experiences with mobile apps within the e-scooter context, this interdisciplinary research furthers a fundamental argument that media technologies are an integral factor in the adoption of transportation technologies.

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