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Computer Technology Training in the Workplace: A Longitudinal Investigation of the Effect of Mood

Venkatesh, Viswanath, Speier, Cheri·1999·Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes
DOI 10.1006/obhd.1999.2837
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How does a person's mood during technology training influence motivation, intentions, and, ultimately, usage of the new technology? Do these mood effects dissipate or are they sustainable over time? A repeated-measures field study (n = 316) investigated the effect of mood on employee motivation and intentions toward using a specific computer technology at two points in time: immediately after training and 6 weeks after training. Actual usage behavior was assessed for 12 weeks after training. Each individual was assigned to one of three mood treatments: positive, negative, or control. Results indicated that there were only short-term boosts in intrinsic motivation and intention to use the technology among individuals in the positive mood intervention. However, a long-term lowering of intrinsic motivation and intention was observed among those in the negative mood condition. Copyright 1999 Academic Press.

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Venkatesh, V., & Speier, C.
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Michigan State University (US)
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Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes
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Elsevier BV
Published
1999-07
Volume
79
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1
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1-28
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0749-5978 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1006/obhd.1999.2837
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W2135212622
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Topics
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Information Systems and Management › Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender and Technology in Education
Keywords
mood, intrinsic motivation, technology adoption, positive mood, negative mood, employee motivation, longitudinal effects, computer technology

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