Digital Library use Intention Research: an Explanation based on Theory of Reasoned Action and Technology Acceptance Model

Abstract

Combing the theory of reasoned action and technology acceptance model, the paper explained the phenomenon of digital library use intention. The results revealed that the theory of reasoned action and technology acceptance model are the proper perspective to explain the digital library adoption. In practice, building the easy and useful digital library, forming user’s positive attitude and intimate persons’ influence are all the important factors to stimulate users’ intention of using the digital library. Furthermore, this study also examined the nonlinear relationship between behavior attitude and subjective norms. The result showed that there is negative synergy between them.