An Analysis of Attitude Towards Online Shopping in Pakistan Using the Technology Acceptance Model

Usman Mohammed Nooruddin

doi:10.52633/jemi.v3i1.50

Authors

Usman Mohammed Nooruddin Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52633/jemi.v3i1.50

Keywords:

Online Shopping, Ecommerce, Personality Traits, Web Experiences, Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, Government Support & Infrastructure, Technology Acceptance Model

Abstract

This empirical study aims to examine the factors that Online Shopping Users exhibit which can be used to help the online shopping platforms further work on their online presence in order to make sure that all potential users stay on their platforms and most of all, are content using their platforms. Personality, Web Experiences, Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Attitude were used to determine how these factors affect Online Shoppers. A survey (Google Forms) was distributed via social media and social messengers which comprised of virtually infinite respondents. The results showed that most of our respondents are not akin to finding the perceived usability or perceived ease of use of online shopping irrespective they have a certain online leadership style, or are impulsive buyers, and are also not deterred even if they are satisfied with a website or are security conscious. But if they end up finding an online system useful and user-friendly, they will definitely intend to come back to the online portal again for future purchases. This research was conducted inside Pakistan comprising respondents distributed in different cities due to the questionnaire being circulated via online mediums. Future researchers can employ the same model to conduct the same research in another country. This study proposes a framework to quantitatively analyzing the link between different aspects of Personality and different aspects of Web Experiences with Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use, and furthermore the Attitude of the respondents towards Online Shopping Platforms.

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