Millennials Intention to Use Health Smartwatches : Influence of Usefulness, Ease, Social Factors, and Awareness

Authors

  • Tri Yuni Larasati Universitas Mercu Buana
  • Yuli Harwani Universitas Mercu Buana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54099/ijibr.v4i2.1510

Keywords:

Usefulness,, Social Influence,, Intention to Use, , Health Awareness, smart wacth

Abstract

Purpose – This study aims to identify the factors influencing the intention to use health-based smartwatches among millennials in the Jabodetabek area. The main focus is on the effects of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and social influence, with sustainable health awareness as a mediating variable.

Methodology/approach – This research employs a quantitative approach using an online survey distributed via Google Form to millennials who use health-based smartwatches in Indonesia, especially the Jabodetabek region. The data were analyzed using SmartPLS software version 4.1.1.2 to test the research model and hypotheses.

Findings – The results show that perceived usefulness and sustainable health awareness have a significant influence on the intention to use health-based smartwatches. Furthermore, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and social influence positively affect sustainable health awareness. Sustainable health awareness also serves as a partial mediator in the relationship between perceived usefulness and the intention to use health-based smartwatches.

Novelty/value – This study contributes to the development of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) by incorporating sustainable health awareness as a mediating variable. The findings also offer practical insights for developers and marketers of wearable technology to enhance user adoption among millennials through beneficial, easy-to-use technology supported by positive social influence.

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2025-09-05

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Larasati, T. Y., & Harwani, Y. . (2025). Millennials Intention to Use Health Smartwatches : Influence of Usefulness, Ease, Social Factors, and Awareness. International Journal of Indonesian Business Review, 4(2), 296–310. https://doi.org/10.54099/ijibr.v4i2.1510

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