ABSTRACT

In this research we examine the influences on use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for developmental purposes versus personal purposes such as communication and entertainment. We surveyed 145 low-income farmers in rural India who used ICTs at public-access centers. Our study revealed that factors influencing ICT use for developmental purposes differed from those influencing ICT use for personal purposes. Information quality, relative advantage, self-efficacy, and availability of other services were important determinants of developmental use but not personal use. For personal use, effort expectancy and cost were important. Policy implications for users and providers are discussed.

摘要

在这项研究中，我们检查了信息和通信技术 (ICT) 用于发展目的与个人目的（如通信和娱乐）的影响。我们调查了印度农村地区 145 名在公共接入中心使用 ICT 的低收入农民。我们的研究表明，影响出于发展目的使用 ICT 的因素不同于影响出于个人目的使用 ICT 的因素。信息质量、相对优势、自我效能和其他服务的可用性是发展使用而非个人使用的重要决定因素。对于个人使用，预期工作量和成本很重要。讨论了对用户和提供者的政策影响。