Adoption of E-hailing Applications: A Comparative Study between Female and Male Users in Thailand

Authors

  • Athapol Ruangkanjanases Chulalongkorn Business School, Chulalongkorn University
  • Chayanee Techapoolphol Chulalongkorn Business School, Chulalongkorn University

Keywords:

Mobile, E-hailing, Application, Diffusion of Innovations Theory, Technology Acceptance Model, Thailand,

Abstract

E-hailing, a process of ordering a taxi via mobile devices, has become popular in Thailand recently. This study focuses on applying Diffusion of Innovations Theory and Technology Acceptance Model in examining the factors affecting adoption of e-hailing applications in Thailand. The objective of this comparative study is to find significant factors influencing female and male users to adopt E-hailing applications. The hypotheses are constructed to test the influence of five factors on consumers’ attitude. This study uses a survey to collect data from 200 female and 200 male users who have experienced using e-hailing applications. The results indicate that the relative advantages and ease of use have an influence towards the adoption of e-hailing applications in both genders. Interestingly, social influence and physical security influence the adoption of e-hailing applications for among male users only.

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2018-02-21

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Ruangkanjanases, A., & Techapoolphol, C. (2018). Adoption of E-hailing Applications: A Comparative Study between Female and Male Users in Thailand. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 10(1-10), 43–48. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/3789

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Vol. 10 No. 1-10: Fostering National Development Through Science and Technology I

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