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ArticleBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2023

On the Technology Acceptance Behavior of Romanian Preschool Teachers.

Dana Rad, Anca Egerău, Alina Roman, Tiberiu Dughi, Gabriela Kelemen, Evelina Balaș, Adela Redeș, Maria-Doina Schipor, Otilia Clipa, Liliana Mâță and 4 more

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Article in Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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14 authors.

Dana RadCenter of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Sciences, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, 310130 Arad, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-6754-3585
Anca EgerăuCenter of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Sciences, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, 310130 Arad, Romania.
Alina RomanCenter of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Sciences, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, 310130 Arad, Romania.
Tiberiu DughiCenter of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Sciences, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, 310130 Arad, Romania.
Gabriela KelemenCenter of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Sciences, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, 310130 Arad, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7918-7730
Evelina BalașCenter of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Sciences, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, 310130 Arad, Romania.
Adela RedeșAcademia Oamenilor de Știință din România, 50085 Bucharest, Romania.
Maria-Doina SchiporFaculty of Science of Education, Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania.
Otilia ClipaFaculty of Science of Education, Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-7313-2993
Liliana MâțăTeacher Training Department, Vasile Alecsandri University of Bacau, 600115 Bacau, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9293-3286
Roxana MaierCenter of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Sciences, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, 310130 Arad, Romania.
Gavril RadCenter of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Sciences, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, 310130 Arad, Romania.
Remus RuncanCenter of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Sciences, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, 310130 Arad, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-1282-4942
Csaba KissFaculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Hyperion University of Bucharest, 030615 Bucharest, Romania.

Funding

Academy of Romanian Scientists 198/18.02.2022
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigates how compatibility and perceived enjoyment affect the link between intention to use and actual technology use in Romanian preschool education, building on earlier studies.

methods300 participants were invited to participate in this research from 15 Romanian counties. 182 preschool teachers' questionnaires were utilized for data analysis after the return and screening of responses. A valid and accurate scale evaluating preschool teachers' behavior towards technology adoption was included in the questionnaire, along with self-reported demographic data, professional identification, and other information. Data was analyzed using SPSS V.16.

results(1) Intention to use, compatibility, perceived enjoyment, and actual use were positively associated. (2) The effect of compatibility and perceived enjoyment on the link between intention to use and actual technology use was carried out in the following way: Intention to use → Compatibility with technology → Perceived enjoyment → Actual use. We hypothesize that intention to use affects compatibility, compatibility affects perceived enjoyment, and, lastly, perceived enjoyment affects actual use. For a more robust validation of results, we have also modelled this relationship with the Radial Basis Function (RBF) neural network.

conclusionCompatibility and perceived enjoyment partially mediate the relationship between intention to use and actual technology use in class by Romanian preschool teachers. According to the theory of planned behavior, this study brought to light the intricacy of the relationship between preschool teachers' intention to utilize technology in the classroom and their actual usage of it. Limitations and implications are discussed.

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compatibilityintention to use and actual use of technologyperceived enjoymentpreschool teacherssequential mediation analysistechnology acceptance behavior

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PMCPMC9952023

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