The factors of the psychotherapists’ attitude towards technology: Combining attitudes towards technology ana technology readiness models

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dc.abstract.enObjectives The study aimed to explore psychotherapists' attitudes towards new technologies. Understanding the factors influencing their acceptance of technologies is essential to improving the accessibility, quality, and effectiveness of psychotherapeutic care in the digital age. Based on previous research from different fields (e.g., e-government and mobile applications), we integrated the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT-T) with the Technology Readiness Index (TRI). UTAUT-T focuses on one's perception of technology, while TRI emphasizes individual characteristics. Therefore, we regard psychotherapists' attitudes towards digital solutions by analysing factors related to technology and users (psychotherapists). Methods We conducted an online questionnaire study involving 391 psychotherapists aged 25–66 (M = 40.90; SD = 7.79). Participants completed self-report questionnaires: UTAUT-T, TRI 2.0, and a survey measuring technology usage at work. Results The model explained 30.2% of the variance in actual technology usage and 57.6% in behavioural intention. Both technology-related and therapist-related factors affect technology use. Some factors directly influence use behaviour (optimism, ease of use, convenience), while others are mediated by behavioural intention (pressure from others, professional support, therapy quality expectations). Conclusions Technology-related and therapist-related factors influence psychotherapists' use of technology. The study revealed that optimism plays a crucial role in addition to behavioural intention. This insight is vital for implementing new technologies in mental health services.
dc.affiliationWydział Projektowania w Warszawie
dc.affiliationWydział Psychologii w Warszawie
dc.affiliationInstytut Psychologii
dc.contributor.authorKoch, Agnieszka
dc.contributor.authorGraczykowska, Agata
dc.contributor.authorSzumiał, Szymon
dc.contributor.authorRudnicka, Patrycja
dc.contributor.authorMarszał-Wiśniewska, Magdalena
dc.date.access2024-09-22
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-09T09:13:35Z
dc.date.available2024-10-09T09:13:35Z
dc.date.created2024
dc.date.issued2024-09-22
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dc.description.issue5
dc.description.physical1-11
dc.description.versionfinal_published
dc.description.volume31
dc.identifier.doi10.1002/cpp.3055
dc.identifier.eissn1099-0879
dc.identifier.issn1063-3995
dc.identifier.urihttps://share.swps.edu.pl/handle/swps/915
dc.identifier.weblinkhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cpp.3055
dc.languageen
dc.pbn.affiliationpsychologia
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dc.titleThe factors of the psychotherapists’ attitude towards technology: Combining attitudes towards technology ana technology readiness models
dc.title.journalClinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
dc.typeJournalArticle
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