RT Journal Article
T1 Antecedents of the intention to use implantable technologies for nonmedical purposes: a mixed-method evaluation
A1 Andrés Sánchez, Jorge de
A1 Arias Oliva, Mario
A1 Souto Romero, Mar
AB This study investigated the rise of implantable or cyborg technologies, also known as insideables, which offer the potential to improve health-related conditions and enhance the capabilities of healthy individuals. This research focused on the acceptance of insideables among university students in Spain, utilizing the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) framework along with analytical tools such as partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA). The PLS-SEM analysis revealed that factors such as performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and social influence positively influenced the intention to use insideables. However, the fsQCA revealed that no single variable is a necessary condition for explaining technology acceptance or rejection. Instead, a combination of constructs is needed to understand both intention to use and rejection. Configurational analysis emphasized the importance of factors such as performance expectancy, social influence, and hedonic motivation in explaining technology acceptance, whereas effort expectancy and perceived risk were less conclusive in their impact on behavioral intention. Moreover, the research revealed that the configurations related to the acceptance and rejection of insideables are asymmetrical. This study sheds light on the complex dynamics of implantable technology acceptance and provides valuable insights into the factors influencing its adoption. From a theoretical perspective, the sequential use of both correlational and configurational methods within the UTAUT framework allows us to gain a deeper understanding of the reasons behind the adoption of emerging technology rather than using only one data analysis methodology.
PB Wiley
YR 2024
FD 2024-12-19
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/125042
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/125042
LA eng
NO De Andrés-Sánchez, J., Arias-Oliva, M., & Souto-Romero, M. (2024). Antecedents of the intention to use implantable technologies for nonmedical purposes: A mixed-method evaluation. Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/1064335
NO This research was supported by Telefonica and its Telefonica Chair on Smart Cities of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili and Universitat de Barcelona (project number 42.DB.00.18.00).
DS Docta Complutense
RD 18 oct 2025