Intention to adopt internet protocol version six among information technology staff in higher education institutions, Muscat, Oman
Also available in printed version : LB2395.7 I87 2022 raf
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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| Online Access: | https://utmik.utm.my/handle/123456789/41237 |
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| author | Issa Nasser Salim Alghatrifi |
| author2 | Haliyana Khalid, supervisor |
| author_facet | Haliyana Khalid, supervisor Issa Nasser Salim Alghatrifi |
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| description | Also available in printed version : LB2395.7 I87 2022 raf |
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| spelling | utm-123456789-412372025-08-20T22:25:35Z Intention to adopt internet protocol version six among information technology staff in higher education institutions, Muscat, Oman Issa Nasser Salim Alghatrifi Haliyana Khalid, supervisor Internet in higher education TCP/IP (Computer network protocol) College personnel management Also available in printed version : LB2395.7 I87 2022 raf An Internet Protocol (IP) address plays an essential role in the structure of the internet by providing a unique address to identify each connected device. A world with continuously evolving modern technologies requires organisations and individuals to keep adapting to the evolved technologies. In this regard, the migration to the IPv6 protocol from the IPv4 protocol has become a critical issue for any organisation. Therefore, this research aimed to investigate the key factors that influence IPv6 adoption. Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT- 2), this research proposed an integrated model incorporating seven key general attributes. Additionally, the UTAUT-2 was expanded by adding trustworthiness factors and resistance to change to the model. The mediating role of resistance to change was also taken into consideration. To achieve the research objectives, an online survey was designed to collect data from 236 IT employees working in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Oman. The data were analysed using structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) with the SmartPLS software. The findings revealed that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, hedonic motivation, trust in government, and trust in technology positively and significantly influence the behavioural intention to adopt the IPv6 protocol. Moreover, it was found that resistance to change has a direct negative impact on behavioural intention but has no mediating effect. Social influence, facilitating conditions, price value, and habit showed no significant effect on the behavioural intention to adopt IPv6. Finally, behavioural intention demonstrated a positive and significant relationship with technology adoption behaviour. The present research has implications for theory and practice. From a theoretical perspective, the study contributes to extant knowledge via theory extension and opens new avenues for future studies. In practical terms, the study provides new inputs for successful technology adoption. Lastly, from a methodological point of view, the study demonstrates the importance of conducting an importance-performance map analysis (IPMA) in examining factors that impact technology adoption behaviour. ezathulimma UTM 217 p. Thesis (Doktor Falsafah) - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2022 2025-03-10T02:26:01Z 2025-03-10T02:26:01Z 2022 Doctoral thesis https://utmik.utm.my/handle/123456789/41237 vital:154387 valet-20231115-110614 ENG Closed Access UTM Complete Unpublished Completion application/pdf Universiti Teknologi Malaysia |
| spellingShingle | Internet in higher education TCP/IP (Computer network protocol) College personnel management Issa Nasser Salim Alghatrifi Intention to adopt internet protocol version six among information technology staff in higher education institutions, Muscat, Oman |
| thesis_level | PhD |
| title | Intention to adopt internet protocol version six among information technology staff in higher education institutions, Muscat, Oman |
| title_full | Intention to adopt internet protocol version six among information technology staff in higher education institutions, Muscat, Oman |
| title_fullStr | Intention to adopt internet protocol version six among information technology staff in higher education institutions, Muscat, Oman |
| title_full_unstemmed | Intention to adopt internet protocol version six among information technology staff in higher education institutions, Muscat, Oman |
| title_short | Intention to adopt internet protocol version six among information technology staff in higher education institutions, Muscat, Oman |
| title_sort | intention to adopt internet protocol version six among information technology staff in higher education institutions muscat oman |
| topic | Internet in higher education TCP/IP (Computer network protocol) College personnel management |
| url | https://utmik.utm.my/handle/123456789/41237 |
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