Explaining the technological acceptance of 5G: Quantitative and qualitative insights from China and the United States

IF 1.3 3区文学 Q2 COMMUNICATION

International Communication Gazette Pub Date : 2023-10-06 DOI:10.1177/17480485231206358

Fan Liang, Scott W. Campbell

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Abstract

This study examines people's acceptance of the fifth generation (5G) of wireless and mobile communication technologies at a time when such services and devices were just approaching consumer availability. It utilizes the Technological Acceptance Model to the frame analysis of key perceptions of 5G technology, as well as the social climate surrounding it. Quantitative and qualitative data were gathered from adult samples in China and the United States to assess how they understand and perceive 5G technology. The results show that perceived technological features (e.g., perceptions of usefulness and speed) explain the favorable attitudes and adoption intentions in the two countries, whereas personal privacy concerns explain the negative attitudes and intentions. The results also demonstrate that, while 5G technology was often regarded as an instrument for national elevation in China, we see more concerns about rumored negative effects of the technology on health in the United States.

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解释5G的技术接受度:来自中国和美国的定量和定性见解

这项研究调查了人们对第五代(5G)无线和移动通信技术的接受程度，当时这些服务和设备刚刚接近消费者可用性。它利用技术接受模型对5G技术的关键感知以及围绕它的社会氛围进行框架分析。从中国和美国的成人样本中收集定量和定性数据，以评估他们如何理解和感知5G技术。结果表明，感知到的技术特征(例如，对有用性和速度的感知)解释了两国的有利态度和采用意图，而个人隐私问题解释了消极态度和意图。研究结果还表明，虽然5G技术在中国通常被视为国家提升的工具，但我们看到更多的人担心该技术对美国健康的负面影响。

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International Communication Gazette COMMUNICATION-

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4.40

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5.30%

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