Abstract
The term technology knowledge (T-knowledge) is used to describe knowledge about and the ability to operate specific technologies such as the internet. T-knowledge also includes the ability required to operate particular technologies. T-knowledge can potentially improve engagement by helping the user to make his/her personal decision in an increasing range of domains. The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent to which an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) facilitates t-knowledge in e-government services offered by City Halls. We also investigate whether t-knowledge has an effect on citizen engagement in government initiatives. In this research, an extended TAM is developed to test t-knowledge in online e-government services employing a sample of 307 citizens who used the benefits advisor tool provided by a Spanish City Hall. The results suggest that the core constructs of TAM (perceived usefulness, ease of use and attitude) significantly affect t-knowledge. This study also reveals a general support for t-knowledge as a determinant of citizen engagement.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 660-668 |
| Journal | Government Information Quarterly |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 27 Sept 2014 |
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| Publication status | Published - Oct 2014 |
Bibliographical note
NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Government Information Quarterly. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Government Information Quarterly [Vol 31, Issue 4, (2014)]. DOI: 10.1016/j.giq.2014.07.001.Keywords
- Technology knowledge
- Citizen engagement
- Technology Acceptance Model
- End users