Understanding individual-level digital divide: Evidence of an African country

Glória Gonçalves; Tiago Oliveira; Frederico Cruz-Jesus

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2018.05.039

Understanding individual-level digital divide: Evidence of an African country

Glória Gonçalves, Tiago Oliveira, Frederico Cruz-Jesus

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Abstract

Digital divide, the differential in access and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) represents an obstacle to the information society. This study proposes a new theoretical model based on the extended unified theory of acceptance, and use of technology (UTAUT2), Schwartz's basic values and ICT skills to explore the role of values on ICT acceptance and, examine how these factors explain the digital divide. The research model was tested in the context of a sub-Saharan country (Angola). Empirical results suggest that ICT use is mainly influenced by habit, ICT skills, and benevolence.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	276-291
Number of pages	16
Journal	Computers in Human Behavior
Volume	87
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2018.05.039
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2018

Keywords

Africa
Basic values
Digital divide
ICT
ICT skills
Technology adoption

UN SDGs

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