User adoption of wireless text messaging for smoking cessation: Risks of using and of not using

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Abstract

This paper presents an empirical investigation of user reasons to adopt wireless text messaging on cell phones as a support tool in smoking cessation initiatives. A theoretical model combining factors favourable to adoption with factors against adoption and contrasting perceived risk of using the application to perceived risk of not using it was developed and tested with a sample of smokers and cell phone users in Canada. Results show that motivation and perceived risk of not using favour and perceived risk of using opposes adoption.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IADIS International Conference e-Health 2010, EH, Part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2010, MCCSIS 2010
Pages93-100
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2010
EventIADIS International Conference e-Health 2010, EH, Part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2010, MCCSIS 2010 - Freiburg, Germany
Duration: 29 Jul. 201031 Jul. 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IADIS International Conference e-Health 2010, EH, Part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2010, MCCSIS 2010

Conference

ConferenceIADIS International Conference e-Health 2010, EH, Part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2010, MCCSIS 2010
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityFreiburg
Period29/07/1031/07/10

Keywords

  • Smoking cessation
  • Text messaging
  • User adoption

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