Technology acceptance: a meta‐analysis of the TAM: Part 1

Abstract

Purpose

This paper is the first of two concerned with a meta‐analysis of the technology acceptance model (TAM). This part aims to present a narrative literature review of 145 papers published on the TAM.

Design/methodology/approach

The approach takes the form of a literature review of 145 papers on the TAM.

Findings

The review identifies TAM as a basis for identifying gaps and providing guidelines for implementation of management and the conduct of future research.

Originality/value

The paper presents a comprehensive literature review and a rigorous meta‐analysis to progress towards a unified view of the TAM.

Citation

Yousafzai, S.Y., Foxall, G.R. and Pallister, J.G. (2007), "Technology acceptance: a meta‐analysis of the TAM: Part 1", Journal of Modelling in Management, Vol. 2 No. 3, pp. 251-280. https://doi.org/10.1108/17465660710834453