Factors determining behavioral intentions to use Islamic financial technology: Three competing models
ISSN: 1759-0833
Article publication date: 9 April 2020
Issue publication date: 12 May 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influential factors on behavioral intentions toward Islamic financial technology (FinTech) use in Indonesia, for all types of FinTech services as follows: payments, peer to peer lending and crowdfunding.
Design/methodology/approach
This study adopted structural equation modeling using the partial least squares approach to test the hypotheses. Based on purposive sampling, the questionnaire was distributed through an online survey and received 1,262 responses.
Findings
The results demonstrate that the latent variables, planned behavior, acceptance model and use of technology, have a significant impact on encouraging behavioral intentions to use Islamic FinTech. The “acceptance model” latent variable is the most influential factor.
Research limitations/implications
This study was conducted only in Indonesia; therefore, the results cannot be generalized to other countries. However, the study provides important strategic guidelines for policymakers in designing a framework to enhance the development of Islamic FinTech and to achieve financial inclusion. It is suggested that future studies include samples from FinTech users in different countries.
Originality/value
This study adds to the literature especially on the factors affecting behavioral intentions to use Islamic FinTech. There are limited studies concerning this topic, especially for Indonesia. The unique feature of this study is the use of a large primary data set that covers most provinces in Indonesia. Furthermore, this study focuses on three types of Islamic FinTech, namely, payments, peer to peer lending and crowdfunding.
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Acknowledgements
This paper is part of the research project on “Factors Determining Behavioural Intentions to Use Islamic Financial Technology” funded by the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan/OJK (Indonesia Financial Services Authority). The views expressed in this paper are the authors’ only and do not necessarily reflect those of Otoritas Jasa Keuangan/OJK. We thank M. Algifari and Jelita S. Rofifa as Research Assistants in the development of this paper. We also thank the anonymous referee, the editor and the panellists and participants at the OJK Working Paper Seminar in Solo in August 2019 for their valuable comments and suggestions on the earlier version of this paper.
Citation
, D., Fianto, B.A., Hendratmi, A. and Aziz, P.F. (2021), "Factors determining behavioral intentions to use Islamic financial technology: Three competing models", Journal of Islamic Marketing, Vol. 12 No. 4, pp. 794-812. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIMA-12-2019-0252
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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