The risks and benefits of Internet of Things (IoT) and their influence on smartwatch use

  1. Tahereh Saheb 1
  2. Francisco J. Liébana Cabanillas 2
  3. Elena Higueras 2
  1. 1 Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2 Universidad de Granada
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    Universidad de Granada

    Granada, España

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Revista:
Spanish journal of marketing-ESIC

ISSN: 2444-9695,  2444-9709

Año de publicación: 2022

Título del ejemplar: Machine intelligence in marketing

Volumen: 26

Número: 3

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.1108/SJME-07-2021-0129 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAcceso abierto editor

Otras publicaciones en: Spanish journal of marketing-ESIC

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Resumen

Purpose This study aims to determine how Internet of Things (IoT) risks and benefits affect both the intention to use and actual use of a smartwatch. Methodology The stimulus–organism–behavior–consequence (SOBC) hypothesis is used to explain the mechanisms underpinning the discontinuity between intention and technology usage. A total of 394 questionnaires distributed to smartwatch users were analyzed, using convergent analysis, discriminant analysis and structural modeling. Findings The IoT’s technical features, such as continuous connectivity and real-time value, serve as effective stimuli for smartwatches, positively influencing individuals’ responses and behavioral consequences associated with smartwatch usage. While IoT risks such as data, performance and financial have no negative relationship with the usefulness of smartwatches, data and financial risks have a negative influence on their ease of use. Additionally, as ease of use and usefulness have a positive impact on intention to use, users’ behavior is positively influenced by their intentions to use a smartwatch. Value The study applies technology acceptance theory and the SOBC paradigm to smartwatches to determine if users’ intentions to use them impact their behavior. Furthermore, the research analyzed the technical elements of smartwatches in terms of IoT advantages and risks.

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