Reference | Theoretical model | Main concept (s) |
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Fishbein and Ajzen (1975) [11] | The theory of reasoned action – TRA | Behaviours mediated by individuals’ predisposition towards specific actions |
Ajzen (1991) [12] | The theory of planned behaviour -TPB | Perceived behavioural control |
Davis (1985) [13] Venkatesh and Davis, 1996) [14] | The technology acceptance model – TAM | Perceived usefulness Perceived ease of use |
The model that combines TAM and TBP | TBP better explains behavioural intention | |
[17] | The motivational model -– MM | Use of innovations as based on extrinsic and intrinsic motivations |
[18] | The model of PC utilization - MPCU | Focus on current behaviour |
Bandura (1986) [19] | The social cognitive theory - SCT | Internal personal factors Behavioural factors Environmental events |
Rogers (1962) [20] | The diffusion of innovation theory - DOI | Innovation adoption as a process |