Examining open government data (OGD) usage in India through UTAUT framework
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2017
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Foresight
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 toOGDusage. 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..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 toOGDusage. 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.
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Open data, India, UTAUT, Acceptance, Open government data