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Perceptions of Cloud-Based Applications Adoption by University’s Students

International Journal of Psychology and Cognitive Science
Vol.4 , No. 4, Publication Date: Nov. 6, 2018, Page: 144-154

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[1]	Abdulrahman Ali Mohsen Al-Harethi, Department of Project Management, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
[2]	Salem Abdullah Salem Garfan, Department of Software Management, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Abstract

Adoption of cloud-based applications is of high importance as a new trend in the field of information technology and the identification of key factors influencing this adoption process. Currently, dedicated studies on the phase of the adoption process in educational domains based on the cloud-based applications were not paid much attention, and works in this domain are very limited. Moreover, despite several frameworks offered in the technological aspects and security issues, no suitable framework is offered. Therefore, this research aims to examine and evaluate the perception and acceptance of adopting cloud computing technology among universities’ students (Limkokwing University of Creative Technology as a case study). Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was used as a model for this research. Self-efficacy, Motivation, Exposure, Perceived Trust, and Cost of Usage were used as external factors for this model. Random sampling and quantitative method were used to examine the hypotheses of the study. Statistical tests of sample data such as correlations, regression and ANOVA analysis were performed to evaluate and model the relationship of the impacts, respectively. The results also revealed useful information to address this issue and eventually a model fit for the adoption of cloud-based applications in higher education was offered.

Keywords

Cloud-Based Applications, Perception, Adoption, Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Limkokwing University, Malaysia

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