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A Preliminary Analysis of the Determinants of Acceptance of Contact Tracing Apps in Brazil

Authors:
Patricia Takako Endo
Grace Fox
Theo Lynn
Pierangelo Rosati
Lisa van der Werff

Keywords: Privacy; Social Contract; Social Influence; COVID19; Mobile Apps; Contact Tracing.

Abstract:
This research investigates the factors driving acceptance and use of mobile contact tracing apps in Brazil. The study leverages Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), Privacy Calculus Theory (PCT) and social contract theory, and a sample of 1,114 Brazilian residents to demonstrate the importance of perceived control and perceived surveillance in the formation of individuals’ perceptions of privacy. Preliminary findings suggest that perceived privacy, reciprocal benefits, and social influence have a positive effect on individuals’ intentions to download or continue use of contact tracing mobile apps. Similarly, intention to adopt, perceived privacy, and reciprocal benefits have a positive effect on intentions to disclose information.

Pages: 3 to 4

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