UNDERSTANDING ACCEPTANCE OF HIGH TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS: 50 YEARS OF RESEARCH

This survey of research on acceptance of technology over the past fifty years was conducted to identify and clarify those variables that influence technology acceptance, particularly those that are related to aspects of the technology itself. We surveyed the literature across many domains, selected articles related to this research area, and coded these articles based on the studied variables and products. The results of this survey are an organizational schema for all of the variables as well as specific guidance on the generalized effects of relevant variables such as perceived usefulness, perceived compatibility, and perceived privacy. For each critical variable, we discuss the implications to guide designers of high-technology products.