What is the Adoption of Mobile Technology Definition?
Whether you’re looking to adopt mobile technology for your business or for your own personal use, there are several things to consider when defining the purpose of your new technology. The definitions for adoption of mobile technology are often subjective, but are usually based on certain key factors.
Observability-result demonstrability
Observability and result demonstrability are not necessarily unrelated, especially in an innovation context. In particular, observability is a measure of the level of exposure an innovation possesses in an interpersonal network. This includes visibility in general, but also a measure of visibility as it relates to the innovation’s functionality and utility.
Several studies have demonstrated that observability has an impact on innovation adoption, especially in a group context. In particular, observability has been linked to a variety of factors, from group learning to relational influence. Although not every attribute is studied in detail, it is clear that observability has a positive impact on innovation adoption. This is especially true for technologies with an uncertain user-acceptance factor, such as mobile technology.
As mobile technology adoption continues to become more ubiquitous, we must be aware of the nuances of innovation adoption. One such example is the influence of family members on innovation decision making.
Complexity appraisal
Using a community workshop of digital immigrants as a case study, I investigated the complexity appraisal of mobile technology adoption. In particular, I looked for the complexities of adoption and how they impacted adoption decision-making. This is important in contexts where individuals seek to improve the acceptance of new innovations, i.e., in the health sector.
One of the most fascinating facets of my study was the varying levels of complexity found in the adoption decision-making process. Some community participants had only a passing knowledge of mobile technology before the intervention, while others had attended a class designed to facilitate the “trying out” of mobile technology. Some even claimed to have received help setting up a mobile device or resetting a forgotten password.
Although I did not find a standardized method for assessing complexity in the context of mobile technology adoption, I was impressed with the fact that some of the most basic and most important attributes of a technology are not even evident until the advent of digital communication.
Interpersonal communication
Using mobile technology for interpersonal communication is one of the most important issues in today’s society. Although it has been a useful tool for communication, many people worry that it is making face-to-face communication more difficult. However, the right balance of digital and face-to-face communication is important to maintain relationships. In addition, understanding the motivations behind mobile technology adoption can help close the digital divide and offer a foundation for effective technology-based intervention.
A recent study examined the diffusion of mobile technology among older adults. Participants were recruited from a community-dwelling population of older adults in Southcentral Kentucky. They were interviewed through semistructured interviews and survey techniques. They described their occupational history, living situation, and use of various mobile platforms. The study also identified the elements of interpersonal communication and DOI that were relevant to mobile technology diffusion.
mLearning applications
Despite the growing popularity of mobile devices, educators are still not sure how to implement mobile learning applications effectively. The widespread use of mobile devices in the education industry is one of the primary drivers for increased attention to mLearning applications.
A recent study by Innovations in Education and Teaching International explored the adoption of mobile technologies among Chinese consumers. Park found that there are three main drivers for mobile technology adoption, namely, ubiquity, perceived usefulness and novelty. These are all important factors for understanding how to use mobile technology in education.
Researchers have also studied how mobile technology can aid learning. For example, mobile devices can be used in real-life settings to teach personal and workplace learning. Mobile technology also allows students to access lessons from specialists, and engage in rich tasks. Mobile technology is also a great way to diagnose learning needs and select the best learning strategies.
Pandemic situation
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the health sector was compelled to adopt new technologies to fight the outbreak. This led to a rapid increase in the use of digital health technologies.
The digital payment system played a crucial role during the pandemic, as the governments of many countries encouraged the use of digital money and paid aid to help in the fight against the disease. The rise of digital payments is likely to increase during the post-pandemic era. The gig economy and WFH situations will further boost the use of this technology.
During the pandemic, many countries had to restrict the use of the internet. In addition, there was a significant rise in the number of malicious attacks on the web.
The onset of the pandemic forced governments to implement lockdowns. These forced millions of citizens to stay in their homes. This resulted in a reduction of economic activity. These shutdowns also shut down human interactions.
