Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

Arguably, "perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are pivotal in shaping users' attitudes toward mobile technologies, which subsequently influence their behavioural intentions to adopt such technologies." This study examines some specific attitudes related to privacy and emotional intelligence. Why these together? "Individuals with heightened meta-emotional awareness are likely to exhibit more sophisticated privacy management strategies," writes Yuliya Frolova. Using data collected from 272 respondents in Kazakhstan, the study suggests "privacy orientation is a critical determinant of positive attitudes and intentions toward mobile technology learning." Obviously there are limitations to the study.

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