Exploring the Determinants of Technology Acceptance Among Students of Higher Education Institutions in West Bengal: A Critical Review
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technology acceptance, higher education, west bengal, tam, critical review, digital learningAbstract
The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) has been widely used to explain student adoption of educational technology, but its traditional focus on perceived usefulness and ease of use overlooks emotional, social, and contextual influences. This review critically evaluates recent extensions of TAM, concentrating on higher education institutions in West Bengal, India. It synthesizes contemporary findings, identifies unresolved gaps, and proposes an extended framework integrating cognitive, affective, social, and contextual determinants. The resulting model offers a richer, region-sensitive understanding of student behaviour in digitally diverse settings.
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