Thematizing the factors affecting the acceptance of digital technologies: a qualitative insight into a least developed country

Abstract

This qualitative study explores the complex factors that affect the acceptance of digital technologies (ADT) in the setting of a least developed country (LDC). In-depth interviews using purposive and convenience sampling techniques were conducted with business professionals (n=40) in Bangladesh, acknowledging the distinct challenges and opportunities that these settings present. Qualitative research offers the chance to delve into professional experiences and obtain comprehensive insights into how they view digital technologies in the real world. In order to provide a theoretical framework for future research, this study employed grounded theory and thematic analysis to explain the factors of the acceptance of digital technologies (ADT). This study proposed five factors to re-conceptualize ADT based on three theories. The study offered a novel insight into factors for ADT from the viewpoints of varied professions, which provided a framework that may serve as the basis for explaining ADT.

Keywords: {'name': 'Thematic Analysis'}, {'name': 'Acceptance of Digital Technologies'}, {'name': 'Least Developed Countries'}

Authors & affiliations

Md Asiqur Rahman
University of Barishal

Md. Harun Or Rosid
Department of Accounting and Information Systems, University of Barishal, Barishal, Bangladesh.

Sujan Chandra Paul
Department of Accounting and Information Systems, University of Barishal, Barishal, Bangladesh.

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