Extending the expectation-confirmation model with quality and flow to explore nurses’ continued blended e-learning intention

Information Technology and People

Volumn 27, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 230-258

  Cheng, Yung Ming ^a  

^a CHAOYANG UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Continuance; DeLone and McLean model; e learning; Quality; Structural equation modelling; Technology adoption; Usability; User satisfaction

Indexed keywords

EID: 84927161400     PISSN: 09593845     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/ITP-01-2013-0024     Document Type: Article

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