Call for Papers

17th Americas Conference on Information Systems

August 4-7, 2011, Detroit, MI, USA

Track: Diffusion of Information Technology

 

Mini-track title: Individual Characteristics and the Diffusion of Information Technologies

 

Description

Since the mid‐1990s, examining individual differences has assumed an increasingly prominent role in information technology diffusion research. Individual factors such as personal innovativeness and gender have been identified as important antecedents, or moderators, of beliefs about the ability to use and innovate with information technology. Although many individual characteristics are enduring, i.e., they can’t be changed, a deeper understanding of their influence on individuals’ perceptions of IT can inform strategies IT training and implementation For this mini track, we invite papers that address all aspects of research that extend our understanding of enduring individual characteristics influence IT adoption and infusion in the workplace, especially personality and demographic characteristics that influence technology use. The unique aspect of this mini track, which differentiates it from other tracks on technology diffusion, is its focus on understanding how individual differences shape individual understanding and use of information technology. As a group, we anticipate that our sessions will create a robust exchange of ideas on how to model the influence of, and design strategies to shape the use of, information technology in the workplace.

 

Suggested Topics (but not limited to):

      “Big 5” Personality Traits and Technology Use

Learning Style and Technology Use

Innovativeness and Innovation

Personality and Post‐Adoption Technology Use

Personality and Maladaptive Technology Use

Efficacy, locus of control, and applications of Information Technology

Cognitive Ability as it relates to understanding and use of information technology

Computer Self Efficacy as it relates to diffusion and use of information technology

Gender and its implications for use of IT in the workplace

Aging and its implications for understanding how and when to use technology

Cultural values (as an individual difference) and their influence on the decision to use, and subsequent use of, information technology.

 

We seek full research papers and significant research in progress.

 

Important deadlines:

Deadline for paper submissions: February 17, 2011

Notification of Acceptance: March 24, 2011

Final Copy Due: April 21, 2011

 

Mini-Track co-chair:

Elizabeth White Baker
Visiting Assistant Professor
Schools of Business
Wake Forest University

Worrell Professional Building 0201H; P.O. Box 7659
Winston-Salem, NC 27109

e bakerew@wfu.edu

p 336.758.4144

 

We look forward to seeing you in Detroit!