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Figures & Tables

Figure 1.

Theoretical framework Source: Hart et al., 2012*
*Note: Other user experience models (few integrated with TAMs) have been proposed (e.g., Sagnier et al., 2020; Hornbaek & Hertzum, 2017); nevertheless, they either lack the emotions or the user engagement perspectives, which are crucial antecedents to user experience.
Theoretical framework Source: Hart et al., 2012* *Note: Other user experience models (few integrated with TAMs) have been proposed (e.g., Sagnier et al., 2020; Hornbaek & Hertzum, 2017); nevertheless, they either lack the emotions or the user engagement perspectives, which are crucial antecedents to user experience.

Figure 2.

Hypothesized research model Source: Authors’ own model.
Hypothesized research model Source: Authors’ own model.

Figure 3.

Empirical research model (t values; beta values)
Source: Authors’ own model.
Empirical research model (t values; beta values) Source: Authors’ own model.

Figure 4.

Empirical research model (t values; Beta values)
Source: Author’s own model.
Empirical research model (t values; Beta values) Source: Author’s own model.

Figure 5.

TINS-UE cubic s-shaped relationship
Source: Authors’ own results.
TINS-UE cubic s-shaped relationship Source: Authors’ own results.

Figure 6.

TUN-UE cubic s-shaped relationship
Source: Authors’ own results.
TUN-UE cubic s-shaped relationship Source: Authors’ own results.

Factor loadings (Singapore study)

1234567
TO1.815------------
TO2.768------------
TO3.482------------
TINV1--.693----------
TINV2--.780----------
TINV3--.808----------
TINV4--.850----------
TUN1----.768--------
TUN2----.754--------
TUN3----.833--------
TC1------.653------
TC2------.881------
TC3------.852------
TINS1--------.827----
TINS2--------.873----
TINS3--------.857----
TINS4--------.859----
UE1----------.829--
UE2----------.759--
UE3----------.792--
UX1------------.681
UX2------------.817
UX3------------.766
UX4------------.718
UX5------------.679

Questionnaire items

Techno-overload (Ragu-Nathan et al., 2008; Tarafdar et al., 2007)
TO 1I am forced by this technology to work much faster
TO 2I am forced by this technology to do more work than I can handle
TO 3I am forced by this technology to work with very tight time schedules
Techno-invasion (Ragu-Nathan et al., 2008; Tarafdar et al., 2007)
TINV 1I spend less time with my family due to technology
TINV 2I have to be in touch with my work even during my vacation due to this technology
TINV 3I have to sacrifice my vacation and weekend time to keep current on new technologies
TINV 4I feel my personal life is being invaded by this technology
Techno-uncertainty (Ragu-Nathan et al., 2008; Tarafdar et al., 2007)
TUN 1There are always new developments in the technologies we use in our work
TUN 2There are constant changes in the software
TUN 3There are constant changes in the hardware
Techno-complexity (Ragu-Nathan et al., 2008; Tarafdar et al., 2007)
TC 1I do not know enough about this technology to handle my job satisfactorily
TC 2I need a long time to understand and use new technologies
TC 3I do not find enough time to study and upgrade my technology skills
Techno-insecurity (Ragu-Nathan et al., 2008; Tarafdar et al., 2007)
TINS 1I do not share my knowledge with co-workers for fear of being replaced
TINS 2I feel constant threat to my job security due to new technologies
TINS 3I have to constantly upgrade my skills to avoid being replaced
TINS 4I am threatened by co-workers with newer technology skills
User engagement (Schaufeli & Salanova, 2007)
UE 1I am enthusiastic towards this technology
UE 2I am dedicated towards using this technology
UE 3I am absorbed with this technology’s efficacy
User experience (Finstad, 2010)
UX 1This technology’s capabilities meet my requirements (in terms of effectiveness)
UX 2Using this technology is a frustrating experience (in terms of satisfaction)
UX 3This technology is easy to use (overall experience)
UX 4I have to spend too much time correcting things with this technology (in terms of efficiency)
UX 5I think I would need a technological system with more features for my tasks (in terms of effectiveness)

Factor loadings (U_S_ study)

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TO1.834------------
TO2.727------------
TO3.808------------
TINV1--.755----------
TINV2--.799----------
TINV3--.852----------
TINV4--.843----------
TUN1----.790--------
TUN2----.777--------
TUN3----.800--------
TC1------.699------
TC2------.894------
TC3------.861------
TINS1--------.834----
TINS2--------.852----
TINS3--------.913----
TINS4--------.870----
UE1----------.806--
UE2----------.747--
UE3----------.615--
UX1------------.753
UX2------------.759
UX3------------.727
UX4------------.809
UX5------------.653

Mediation analysis

SubunitLower CIUpper CIPointP valueMediation
U.S. study(1) TO-UE-UX-.0562.0100-.0171<.05Partial
(2) TINV-UE-UX-.0022.0537.0190>.05Partial
(3) TC-UE-UX-.1516-.0409-.0930<.05Full
(4) TINS-UE-UX-.0062.0595.0223<.05Partial
(5) TUN-UE-UX-.0800.0234-.0241<.05Partial
Singapore study(1) TO-UE-UX-.0814-.0013-.0388>.05Full
(2) TINV-UE-UX-.3512-.0099-.1567>.05Full
(3) TC-UE-UX-.1964.0091-.0863<.05Partial
(4) TINS-UE-UX-.0554.0141-.0179<.05Partial
(5) TUN-UE-UX-.0311.0755.0101<.05Partial
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ijcm-2023-0003 | Journal eISSN: 2449-8939 | Journal ISSN: 2449-8920
Language: English
Page range: 17 - 32
Published on: Mar 29, 2023
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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