Acceptance of matchmaking tools in coworking spaces : an extended perspective

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Kopplin, Cristopher Siegfried ; Gantert, Till M. ; Maier, Julia Verena:
Acceptance of matchmaking tools in coworking spaces : an extended perspective.
In: Review of Managerial Science. Bd. 16 (2022) . - S. 1911-1943.
ISSN 1863-6683
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11846-021-00498-1

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Abstract

An extended technology acceptance model for matchmaking tools in coworking spaces is presented and tested among 92 German coworkers. Advancing previous research, hedonic and community-related aspects are integrated into a framework based on the extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT2). Coworkers emphasize a matchmaking tool’s productivity aspects, which are positively moderated by their sense of community. Hedonic motivation (HM) and personal innovativeness contribute to usage intention, while effort expectancy is not a driver. The influence of HM is negatively moderated by sense of community, suggesting that a favorable social atmosphere that is explorable in person acts as a partial substitute for the enjoyment of tool usage. Surprisingly, satisfaction with face-to-face activities does not affect their perception of a matchmaking tool.