Abstract
Extending the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model, this study postulates a model of online social support. The model is empirically tested using data from undergraduates in Taiwan regarding their usage of instant messaging (IM). The test results indicate that all model paths are significant, except that the path between online social support and facilitating conditions is insignificant. This study offers limitations and implications.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 268-272 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Cyberpsychology and Behavior |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| State | Published - 1 Jun 2008 |