Internet of Things (IoT) Adoption in Higher Education Institutions: An Empirical Study in Saudi Arabia Universities
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Abstract
The Internet of Things (IoT) may offer many advantages to academic institutions, but its adoption, like other technologies, may also result in unanticipated risks and the necessity of significant organizational adjustments. This study examines the adoption of IoT by Saudi public and private universities. It targets the students and teachers to measure their intentions and actual behaviors to adopt IoT in academic research. An exhaustive literature review is necessary to create the research hypotheses and classify the anticipated benefits and risks of the Internet of Things (IoT). For the purpose of gaining an understanding of the relationships between university and technology, the study offers a theoretical framework by developing research hypotheses. The study used a quantitative research design by administering the survey questionnaires among the students and teachers of 7 public and private universities in Saudi Arabia. The study received 338 filled responses from the survey questionnaires. The findings showed that perceived usefulness and ease of use significantly and positively influence the intention to adopt IoT. Additionally, perceived ease of use significantly and positively influences perceived usefulness. Finally, the study found that the intention to adopt IoT significantly and positively influences actual user behavior to adopt IoT in academic research. The study recommends that the internet of things (IoT) may then provide universities with a multitude of benefits. It is necessary to make modifications to the organization, its procedures, and its systems to cultivate capabilities and make sure that IoT is compatible with the objectives of academic institutions