On the adoption of smart home technology in Switzerland : results from a survey study focusing on prevention and active healthy aging aspects

Iten, Raphael; Wagner, Joël; Zeier Röschmann, Angela

doi:10.3390/smartcities7010015

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-30033

Publication type:	Article in scientific journal
Type of review:	Peer review (publication)
Title:	On the adoption of smart home technology in Switzerland : results from a survey study focusing on prevention and active healthy aging aspects
Authors:	Iten, Raphael Wagner, Joël Zeier Röschmann, Angela
et. al:	No
DOI:	10.3390/smartcities7010015 10.21256/zhaw-30033
Published in:	Smart Cities
Volume(Issue):	7
Issue:	1
Page(s):	370
Pages to:	413
Issue Date:	30-Jan-2024
Publisher / Ed. Institution:	MDPI
ISSN:	2624-6511
Language:	English
Subjects:	Smart home adoption; Internet of Things; Active healthy aging; Risk prevention
Subject (DDC):	004: Computer science 307: Communities
Abstract:	Smart home (SH) technologies offer advancements in comfort, energy management, health, and safety. There is increasing interest in technology-enabled home services from scholars and professionals, particularly to meet the needs of a growing aging population. Yet, current research focuses on assisted living scenarios developed for elderly individuals with health impairments, and neglects to explore the potential of SHs in prevention. We aim to improve comprehension and guide future research on the value of SH technology for risk prevention with a survey assessing the adoption of SHs by older adults based on novel ad hoc collected data. Our survey is based on the theoretical background derived from the extant body of literature. In addition to established adoption factors and user characteristics, it includes previously unexamined elements such as active and healthy aging parameters, risk and insurance considerations, and social and hedonic dimensions. Descriptive results and regression analyses indicate that a vast majority of individuals acknowledge the preventive benefits of SHs. Additionally, we observe that individuals with higher levels of social activity, technology affinity, and knowledge of SHs tend to report greater interest. Moreover, perceived enjoyment and perceived risk emerge as central elements for SH adoption. Our research indicates that considering lifestyle factors when examining technology adoption and emphasizing the preventive benefits present possibilities for both future studies and practical implementations.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/30033
Fulltext version:	Published version
License (according to publishing contract):	CC BY 4.0: Attribution 4.0 International
Departement:	School of Management and Law
Organisational Unit:	Institute for Risk & Insurance (IRI)
Appears in collections:	Publikationen School of Management and Law

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Iten, R., Wagner, J., & Zeier Röschmann, A. (2024). On the adoption of smart home technology in Switzerland : results from a survey study focusing on prevention and active healthy aging aspects. Smart Cities, 7(1), 370–413. https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities7010015

Iten, R., Wagner, J. and Zeier Röschmann, A. (2024) ‘On the adoption of smart home technology in Switzerland : results from a survey study focusing on prevention and active healthy aging aspects’, Smart Cities, 7(1), pp. 370–413. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities7010015.

R. Iten, J. Wagner, and A. Zeier Röschmann, “On the adoption of smart home technology in Switzerland : results from a survey study focusing on prevention and active healthy aging aspects,” Smart Cities, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 370–413, Jan. 2024, doi: 10.3390/smartcities7010015.

ITEN, Raphael, Joël WAGNER und Angela ZEIER RÖSCHMANN, 2024. On the adoption of smart home technology in Switzerland : results from a survey study focusing on prevention and active healthy aging aspects. Smart Cities. 30 Januar 2024. Bd. 7, Nr. 1, S. 370–413. DOI 10.3390/smartcities7010015

Iten, Raphael, Joël Wagner, and Angela Zeier Röschmann. 2024. “On the Adoption of Smart Home Technology in Switzerland : Results from a Survey Study Focusing on Prevention and Active Healthy Aging Aspects.” Smart Cities 7 (1): 370–413. https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities7010015.

Iten, Raphael, et al. “On the Adoption of Smart Home Technology in Switzerland : Results from a Survey Study Focusing on Prevention and Active Healthy Aging Aspects.” Smart Cities, vol. 7, no. 1, Jan. 2024, pp. 370–413, https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities7010015.