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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2015.13.7.137

The Influence of Health Apps Efficacy, Satisfaction and Continued Use Intention on Wearable Device Adoption: A Convergence Perspective  

Park, Dong-Jin (Department of Advertising & Public Relations, Hallym University)
Choi, Joung-Hwa (Department of Advertising & Public Relations, Hallym University)
Kim, Do-Jin (Graduate School of Interaction Design, Hallym University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.13, no.7, 2015 , pp. 137-145 More about this Journal
Abstract
Mobile's health care and diagnostic capabilities are accepted as the most innovative sectors, and the combination with wearable device is being predicted as the future's most promising industries. However, the level of consumer acceptance and utilization is still insufficient compared to the development of technology. This study explores the use intention of wearable device based on previous studies about health apps. In particular, health-related use efficacy of the app, app use intention and app satisfaction are analyzed through a structural equation model. The use of health-related apps revealed that there is a statistically significant relationship with the use of the wearable device. The results suggest that the importance of app use efficacy, satisfaction, apps use should be considered for the successful diffusion of wearable health devices.
Keywords
Health apps; Use efficacy; Satisfaction; Continued use intention; Wearable device; Convergence;
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