An acceptance model for sports technologies: the effects of sports motivation, sports type and context-aware characteristics
International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship
ISSN: 1464-6668
Article publication date: 31 January 2022
Issue publication date: 19 August 2022
Abstract
Purpose
This study explores the drivers behind sports technology use and identifies the need for a new conceptualization of sports technology adoption. To address this issue, the authors create a new construct, “context-awareness,” with four dimensions: tracking, coaching, sharing and gamification.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper uses a mixed-method approach, including in-depth interviews and partial least squares structural equation modeling. The proposed model combines technology acceptance frameworks with the Sports Motivation Scale and a novel context-awareness scale. It is empirically tested with a diverse sample of 600 respondents to identify use-intention differences according to sports motivation and sport types.
Findings
The paper reveals group differences in sports type (dynamic vs nondynamic) and sports motivation (intrinsic vs extrinsic) regarding sports technology use. It also suggests that perceived technology characteristics mediate the relationship between context-aware features and intention to use.
Originality/value
This research introduces a new construct of “context-awareness” into the literature on new technology acceptance. The proposed model combines insights from information systems, sports science, sports marketing and sports medicine to explain the adoption of complex technology.
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Acknowledgements
Funding: This research was funded by the Boğazici University Research Fund (Award number: 14901).
Citation
Oc, Y. and Toker, A. (2022), "An acceptance model for sports technologies: the effects of sports motivation, sports type and context-aware characteristics", International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, Vol. 23 No. 4, pp. 785-803. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSMS-03-2021-0060
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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