Mainstream Smart Home Technology and Living Alone Dynamic Balance Between the Emotional Needs of Groups

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· 발행기관 : 글로벌경영학회
· 수록지 정보 : 글로벌경영학회지 / 21권 / 5호 / 268 ~ 290페이지
· 저자명 : Linyi Dai, WANG MENGMENG

초록

With the continuous advancement of globalization and urbanization, the lifestyle of modern society has undergone significant changes, and the phenomenon of living alone has become increasingly common. Mainstream Smart Home Technology (MSHT) is increasingly becoming a major trend in the future of home living. This shift not only simplifies and makes household chores more convenient but also helps people living alone address their emotional needs. However, due to the limitations of current technology, there are still constraints in truly understanding user needs and enhancing user engagement. Therefore, empirical studies are needed to analyze the degree of match between MSHT and the emotional needs of people living alone, filling the gap in existing research and comprehensively understanding the factors influencing MSHT user engagement. In this regard, this study employs the TTF (task-technology fit) theory and, based on the reality of MSHT user needs, uses structural equation modeling to explore the impact mechanism of users' emotional needs on MSHT user engagement. The study uses survey data collected from 299 MSHT consumers to empirically test the relationships of autonomy, reactivity, chronic loneliness, and generalized anxiety disorder with task-technology fit which is further expected to influence MSHT user engagement. The empirical results support the hypotheses of this study. The survey results provide important role of MSHT in addressing the emotional needs of individuals living alone, also illustrates the key role of technical features and user needs in achieving TTF for the task, which ultimately helps to improve user engagement.

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