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A Longitudinal Analysis of the Determinants of Citizen Acceptance of Contact Tracing Mobile Apps

Authors:
Grace Fox
Theo Lynn
Pierangelo Rosati
Lisa Van der Werff

Keywords: Privacy; Government Surveillance; COVID-19; Contact Tracing; Mobile Application

Abstract:
A significant number of governments worldwide have introduced mobile contact tracing apps in an attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19. The use of these government surveillance technologies provides clear benefits for citizens, health bodies and governments but also raises privacy concerns, which may ultimately undermine the adoption of such technologies. This research comprises two discrete longitudinal studies; the first study explores the influence of privacy perceptions and positive beliefs on citizen acceptance of mobile tracing apps while the second study focuses on the antecedents and behavioural intentions related to trust and privacy perceptions. Preliminary evidence suggests that perceived benefits, social influence and trust are positively related to adoption and disclosure intentions while privacy concerns have a negative effect. Both studies offer valuable theoretical contributions to the academic literature on privacy and technology adoption, and practical and timely contributions to government bodies and practitioners.

Pages: 1 to 2

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2021

Publication date: July 18, 2021

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-3956

ISBN: 978-1-61208-869-3

Location: Nice, France

Dates: from July 18, 2021 to July 22, 2021