出版社：International Association for Computer Information Systems
摘要：Many studies have examined factors affecting IT adoption. But few qualitative studies have been conducted regarding the cultural factors influencing IT adoption in developing countries. The objective of this study is to identify cultural factors influencing cell phone adoption in developing countries in which African cultural heritage plays an important role. Data was collected through interviews involving 28 students, from Haitian Republic, who had just bought cell phones or had more than a year’s experience with the cell phone use. Our results show that fatalism, conformism, snobbism, time management and information sharing attitude were found as cultural factors influencing cell phone adoption in Haiti. Hofstede’s cultural five dimensions (masculinity-femininity, uncertainty avoidance, power distance, individualism-collectivism, and long-versus short-term orientation) were not found as cultural factors influencing cell phone adoption in developing countries. Also, Rogers’ IT adoption factors were not found as substitute to cultural factors affecting cell phone adoption in developing countries
关键词：Culture; IT Adoption; Cell phone; Developing countries; Developed countries.
