Title
Predicting Internet/E-commerce Use
Abstract
Use of the Internet continues to grow at an explosive rate. While entertainment, education and communication serve as important applications of the Internet, e‐commerce continues to emerge as an increasingly significant business phenomenon. However, little empirical research exists to identify factors that influence the extent to which individuals use the Internet and e‐commerce. With the aid of survey research and a neural network, this study analyzes a wide range of variables in an attempt to identify accurate predictors of this usage. The results of the analysis identify gender, overall computer usage, job‐related use, and home access as important characteristics that should influence use of the Internet and e‐commerce.
Department(s)
Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1108/10662240210447155
Keywords
internet, business development, consumer behaviour
Publication Date
12-12-2002
Recommended Citation
Sexton, Randall S., Richard A. Johnson, and Michael A. Hignite. "Predicting Internet/e‐commerce use." Internet Research 12, no. 5 (2002): 402-410
Journal Title
Internet Research
