Hotel customers’ behavioral intentions toward service robots: the role of utilitarian and hedonic values

Authors: Ozturk, A.B., Buhalis, D. et al.

Journal: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology

Volume: 14

Issue: 5

Pages: 780-801

eISSN: 1757-9899

ISSN: 1757-9880

DOI: 10.1108/JHTT-07-2022-0223

Abstract:

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effects of hotel customers’ perceived utilitarian and hedonic values on their intention to use service robots. In addition, the influences of innovativeness, ease of use and compatibility on hotel customers’ perceived utilitarian and hedonic values were examined. Design/methodology/approach: The data of the current study was collected from 11 countries including the USA, UK, Turkey, Spain, Romania, Japan, Israel, India, Greece, Canada and Brazil. A structural equation modeling was used to test the study hypotheses. Findings: The results indicated that hotel customers’ intention to use service robots was positively influenced by their utilitarian and hedonic value perceptions. In addition, customers’ perceptions of robots’ ease of use and compatibility had a positive impact on their perceived utilitarian and hedonic values. Originality/value: The findings of the current study provide unique contributions in the context of hospitality robotics technology adoption literature. In addition, this study provides valuable insights and novel opportunities for hospitality decision-makers to capitalize on, as they strive to strategize the integration of robot-based services into their operations.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/39637/

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Hotel customers' behavioral intentions toward service robots: the role of utilitarian and hedonic values

Authors: Ozturk, A.B., Buhalis, D. et al.

Journal: JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM TECHNOLOGY

Volume: 14

Issue: 5

Pages: 780-801

eISSN: 1757-9899

ISSN: 1757-9880

DOI: 10.1108/JHTT-07-2022-0223

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/39637/

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Hotel customers’ behavioral intentions toward service robots: the role of utilitarian and hedonic values

Authors: Ozturk, A.B., Buhalis, D. et al.

Journal: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology

Volume: 14

Issue: 5

Pages: 780-801

ISSN: 1757-9880

Abstract:

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effects of hotel customers’ perceived utilitarian and hedonic values on their intention to use service robots. In addition, the influences of innovativeness, ease of use and compatibility on hotel customers’ perceived utilitarian and hedonic values were examined. Design/methodology/approach: The data of the current study was collected from 11 countries including the USA, UK, Turkey, Spain, Romania, Japan, Israel, India, Greece, Canada and Brazil. A structural equation modeling was used to test the study hypotheses. Findings: The results indicated that hotel customers’ intention to use service robots was positively influenced by their utilitarian and hedonic value perceptions. In addition, customers’ perceptions of robots’ ease of use and compatibility had a positive impact on their perceived utilitarian and hedonic values. Originality/value: The findings of the current study provide unique contributions in the context of hospitality robotics technology adoption literature. In addition, this study provides valuable insights and novel opportunities for hospitality decision-makers to capitalize on, as they strive to strategize the integration of robot-based services into their operations.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/39637/

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