Bridging the Digital Disability Divide: Determinants of Internet Use among Visually Impaired Individuals in Thailand DOI Creative Commons

Thitiphat Phochai,

Prasongchai Setthasuravich,

Aphisit Pukdeewut

и другие.

Disabilities, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(3), С. 696 - 723

Опубликована: Сен. 17, 2024

This study investigates the sociodemographic and contextual determinants influencing Internet usage among individuals with visual impairments in Thailand, contributing to literature on digital disability divide. Data from “Disability Survey 2022” conducted by National Statistical Office of Thailand were used. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, logistic regression analysis performed data 5621 visually impaired respondents. The findings indicate that approximately 26.88% use Internet. highlights several critical disparities. Males exhibit lower odds compared females (adjusted ratio [AOR] = 0.850, p 0.034). Younger are more likely Internet; a decline was observed increasing age (AOR for 60+ years 0.052, < 0.001). Regional disparities evident. Individuals northeastern 2.044, 0.001), central 1.356, 0.008), southern 1.992, 0.001) regions showed higher those northern region. Higher income 5000–9999 THB 1.798, educational attainment bachelor’s degree 14.915, wealth index wealthy 5.034, increase likelihood use. Employed 3.159, unemployed individuals. Additionally, severity impairment is crucial, having low vision both eyes engage online than who completely blind 5.935, These highlight need comprehensive inclusion initiatives address various factors, including age-inclusive literacy programs, targeted regional infrastructure development, economic support improve access, advancements assistive technologies. provides valuable insights policymakers other developing countries, enhancing understanding divide informing strategies foster greater equity.

Язык: Английский

Smart Mobility in a Secondary City: Insights from Food Delivery App Adoption Among Thai University Students DOI Creative Commons

Manop Chantasoon,

Aphisit Pukdeewut,

Prasongchai Setthasuravich

и другие.

Urban Science, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 9(4), С. 104 - 104

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Food delivery apps (FDAs) have emerged as transformative tools in the digital age, reshaping consumer behavior and urban mobility through their convenience accessibility. This study explores factors influencing adoption of FDAs among university students a secondary city Thailand, framed within broader context smart mobility. employs an extended Unified Theory Acceptance Use Technology (UTAUT) framework, incorporating key constructs including performance expectancy, effort social influence, facilitating conditions, environmental concerns. Data were collected from 396 at Mahasarakham University structured questionnaire analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results reveal that concerns significantly impact behavioral intention, while intention conditions drive actual usage behavior. Environmental critical determinant, reflecting growing alignment between preferences sustainability goals. findings underscore role enablers mobility, optimizing logistics, reducing transportation inefficiencies, supporting sustainable systems. By integrating into UTAUT model, this contributes to understanding technology dynamics cities. Practical implications include promoting eco-friendly practices, enhancing infrastructure, leveraging foster inclusive ecosystems.

Язык: Английский

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Perspectives of older people toward Thai high-speed rail promotion using the theory of planned behavior and the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology DOI Creative Commons

Fareeda Watcharamaisakul,

Thanakorn Phojaem,

Sonita Sum

и другие.

Frontiers in Built Environment, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11

Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025

Today, the population growth rate in Thailand is very slow. In particular, number of older people notably increasing. Many members this group are reluctant to accept or use new technology. The government formulating a support plan for high-speed rail (HSR) system develop public transportation better livelihood and reduce traffic problems, which may affect intent people. factors that influence HSR will social coherence help adapt cope with newly developed technology future. This study aims perspective model among by applying theory planned behavior (TPB) combined unified acceptance (UTAUT). Data were collected through questionnaire survey on 3,200 than 60 four regions Thailand. Analysis was conducted using structural equation model. result indicated all TPB UTAUT significantly influenced behavioral intention HSR. factor largest attitude toward use, followed subjective norms facilitating conditions. Moreover, performance effort expectancies play statistically significant roles use.

Язык: Английский

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0
Bridging the Digital Disability Divide: Determinants of Internet Use among Visually Impaired Individuals in Thailand DOI Creative Commons

Thitiphat Phochai,

Prasongchai Setthasuravich,

Aphisit Pukdeewut

и другие.

Disabilities, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(3), С. 696 - 723

Опубликована: Сен. 17, 2024

This study investigates the sociodemographic and contextual determinants influencing Internet usage among individuals with visual impairments in Thailand, contributing to literature on digital disability divide. Data from “Disability Survey 2022” conducted by National Statistical Office of Thailand were used. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, logistic regression analysis performed data 5621 visually impaired respondents. The findings indicate that approximately 26.88% use Internet. highlights several critical disparities. Males exhibit lower odds compared females (adjusted ratio [AOR] = 0.850, p 0.034). Younger are more likely Internet; a decline was observed increasing age (AOR for 60+ years 0.052, < 0.001). Regional disparities evident. Individuals northeastern 2.044, 0.001), central 1.356, 0.008), southern 1.992, 0.001) regions showed higher those northern region. Higher income 5000–9999 THB 1.798, educational attainment bachelor’s degree 14.915, wealth index wealthy 5.034, increase likelihood use. Employed 3.159, unemployed individuals. Additionally, severity impairment is crucial, having low vision both eyes engage online than who completely blind 5.935, These highlight need comprehensive inclusion initiatives address various factors, including age-inclusive literacy programs, targeted regional infrastructure development, economic support improve access, advancements assistive technologies. provides valuable insights policymakers other developing countries, enhancing understanding divide informing strategies foster greater equity.

Язык: Английский

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