Print Email Facebook Twitter Examining open government data (OGD) usage in India through UTAUT framework Title Examining open government data (OGD) usage in India through UTAUT framework Author Saxena, Stuti (Central University of Haryana) Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (TU Delft Information and Communication Technology) Date 2017 Abstract Purpose: This paper aims to examine the use and acceptance of open government data (OGD) of different stakeholder groups in India. Design/methodology/approach: Following an empirical investigation among 244 respondents in India, the paper deploys path analysis via LISREL. The conceptual construction of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework is used to assess the behavioral intention to use and accept OGD. Multiple regression analysis informs the relationship of demographic variables with the behavioral intention to use and accept OGD. Findings: Path analysis showed that there is an increased use and acceptance of OGD among the respondents. Multiple regression analysis shows that men are more likely to use open data sets than women. Individual differences are found among the respondents with regard to OGD usage. Thus, while men may tap open data sets in line with their purposes and professional backgrounds, women are likely to tap the data sets even for non-professional purposes. Furthermore, the respondents who are younger in age are more behaviorally inclined to accepting and using OGD than their older counterparts. Practical implications: The Indian government needs to popularize and familiarize OGD initiatives among the people to a greater extent. The utilitarian value of OGD may be provided when data sets are more user-friendly, frequently updated and accurate. This would facilitate in better provision of public services besides appreciating the public sentiment. Further, with increased interaction between citizens and the government, public accountability and transparency may be better realized. Social implications: The study shows that different groups of people are engaging in tapping information through government websites and related portals. Societal influence was found to be an important factor which predicts the acceptance and usage of OGD. An infrastructure can help to enable the use of OGD. Originality/value: Hitherto, studies have focused on OGD initiatives in the developed countries, but extant literature is scarce on developing countries. Therefore, this study seeks to fill the literature gap by probing OGD use and acceptance among different stakeholder groups in India. Subject AcceptanceIndiaOpen dataOpen government dataUTAUT To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:e86f3aa4-fbc5-43da-9eee-a12c66ac9b4b DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/FS-02-2017-0003 ISSN 1463-6689 Source Foresight (Cambridge): the journal for future studies, strategic thinking and policy, 19 (4), 421-436 Part of collection Institutional Repository Document type journal article Rights © 2017 Stuti Saxena, M.F.W.H.A. Janssen Files PDF Open_Government_Data_Indi ... cation.pdf 614.75 KB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:e86f3aa4-fbc5-43da-9eee-a12c66ac9b4b/datastream/OBJ/view