Exploring the moderating role of religious orientation on Islamic Fintech adoption

Ayman Abdalmajeed Alsmadi

International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, 2024, vol. 17, issue 2, 310-327

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to delve into the factors influencing the adoption of Islamic Fintech and investigates the potential impact of Religious Orientation. Design/methodology/approach - The study uses a questionnaire to collect data from 291 Jordanians, using Structural Equation Model – Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to evaluate the research model and test hypotheses. Findings - The outcomes of the Smart PLS path analysis revealed that several factors significantly influence the adoption of Islamic Fintech. Notably, perceived risk, financial literacy, trust and convenience were identified as pivotal determinants in shaping individuals' decisions to adopt Islamic Fintech. Additionally, the study unveils the noteworthy role of religious orientation as a moderator, impacting the relationship between perceived risk, financial literacy, trust and convenience concerning the adoption of Islamic Fintech. Originality/value - This study contributes fresh insights to the existing literature concerning the adoption of Islamic Fintech, enhancing the understanding of the key drivers in this domain. Furthermore, it emphasizes the practical implications of religious orientation in shaping individuals' attitudes and behaviors pertaining to Islamic Fintech adoption.

Keywords: Perceived risk; Financial literacy; Trust; Convenience; Islamic fintech; Religious orientation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1108/IMEFM-09-2023-0315

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