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This study, guided by the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), assesses how a technology education program affects technology adoption, use, and digital literacy for women transitioning from incarceration. Results highlight social influence (impact of instructors) and facilitating conditions (devices and access to lessons) as crucial factors in technology adoption. A majority of the women stated their success and use of technology communication was enhanced through the support instructors and peer mentors provided. The research carries scholarly and policy implications for addressing technology education and information literacy within underrepresented justice-impacted communities in digital inclusion efforts.
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Mindful Adaptation of Technology (MAT) in Extreme Research Contexts: A Theoretical Proposal
With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, information system researchers have begun to explore ways in which information technology artifacts have meaning within the context of this seismic event. Within this manuscript, we develop a new concept, namely: mindful adaptation of technology (MAT), and subsequently derive a research model based on event systems theory, coping theory, and mindfulness research. We theoretically position this multi-faceted construct of MAT within existing models and demonstrate its novelty and utility for understanding technological adaptation in response to extreme research contexts. We conclude with theoretical implications and direction for future research.
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- Award ID(s):
- 2027332
- PAR ID:
- 10274713
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
- ISSN:
- 0073-1129
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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