Modeling the Intention to Use Carbon Footprint Apps

Arno Sagawe (), Burkhardt Funk () and Peter Niemeyer ()
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Arno Sagawe: Universität Lüneburg Leuphana
Burkhardt Funk: Universität Lüneburg Leuphana
Peter Niemeyer: Universität Lüneburg Leuphana

A chapter in Information Technology in Environmental Engineering, 2016, pp 139-150 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Today, there is an increasing number of smartphone apps which support users to understand their personal carbon footprint that is being developed by them. But until now there are not many users. In this paper, we discuss the relevant concepts that drive intention of smartphone users to use carbon footprint apps (CFA). To do so, we apply the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and adapt it to the context of carbon footprint apps. Furthermore, we present the design of an empirical study with more than 200 participants. We suggest, to measure and discuss positive and negative effects on the intention to use CFA. This should help in future development of CFA.

Keywords: Environmental Concern; Carbon Footprint; Technology Acceptance Model; Perceive Behavioral Control; Perceive Usefulness (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-25153-0_12

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