Determinants of User Acceptance of Internet Shopping: An Empirical Study of Trust and Information Systems Quality

인터넷 쇼핑의 사용자 수용 결정요인: 신뢰와 정보시스템 품질에 관한 실증 연구

  • 허명숙 (울산대학교 대학원 경영학과) ;
  • 천면중 (울산대학교 경영대학 경영학부(경영정보))
  • Published : 2005.12.01

Abstract

There is a need for research to identify the integrated, rather than fragmented, factors that determine users' acceptance of Internet shopping. Using the newly revised technology acceptance model (TAM) as a theoretical framework, this study investigates the effect of a set of information systems quality (information quality and system quality) and trust on intention to use Internet showing through perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. Using structural equation modeling, the results strongly support the utilization of TAM in predicting users' intention to use Internet shopping, and demonstrates the effects of critical external variables on behavior intention through perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. Systems quality such as response time, accessibility, and usability has significant effects on perceived ease of use of Internet shopping. Futhermore, trust has also a significant effect on perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, intention to use Internet shopping, and actual usage of Internet shopping. Based on these results, this study suggests managerial implications of new Internet shopping strategies, focusing on the integration of information systems quality and trust in order to achieve sustainable competitive advantage in Internet shopping.

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