Digital Engagement and Technology Acceptance among the Muslim Community in Denmark

A TAM Approach

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https://doi.org/10.32678/dmr.v2i1.34

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Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), digital Islam, Muslim community, digital engagement, Denmark, religious practices

Abstract

This study investigates the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) within the Muslim community in Denmark, focusing on digital engagement and its impact on religious and community activities. The study aims to understand how perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, self-efficacy, attitude, and behavioural intention influence the acceptance of digital platforms among Muslim users. Using a structured questionnaire and analysing responses with Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using AMOS, the study identifies significant predictors of technology acceptance and their interrelationships in the context of digital Islam. The results demonstrate that all hypotheses are supported, indicating a strong influence of perceived ease of use and self-efficacy on both attitude towards technology and its perceived usefulness. This study contributes to the broader discourse on digital Islam, offering insights into how digital tools can enhance religious and social interactions within Muslim communities. The findings provide practical implications for designing culturally sensitive digital solutions tailored to the needs of the Muslim community in Denmark, with a unique unit analysis that provides readers with new knowledge in this field.

Author Biographies

Sri Yusriani, Indonesia Open University and Musim Community, Denmark

Sri Yusriani is a postgraduate student and assistant lecturer at the Indonesian Open University specializing in Communication Science and Human Resources Management. She successfully defended her master's thesis in January 2024, graduating as the best alumnus. Professionally, she excelled in supply chain management at FK Distribution Denmark and also contributed to ICRC Denmark. Known for her expertise in writing and public speaking, Yusriani has received many awards and actively guides more than 70 authors in scientific writing, demonstrating her commitment to sharing knowledge and serving the community.

Yusriani's educational background includes completing high school at SMU YKPP 1 Komperta Plaju Palembang in 2001, studying Geography at Padang State University, and Arabic Language Education at the Indonesian Education University from 2002 to 2005. She also pursued foreign language studies, studying Polish at Jagiellonian University in Krakow from 2010 to 2012. Sri Yusriani has been the best moderator and presenter at several international conferences and a reviewer for some journals. From 2022 to the present, she attended the Danish language school 'Sprogskoler' in Billund, Denmark. Outside of her professional and academic career, Yusriani has been recognized for her achievements in English speech and Islamic short story writing competitions in Indonesia. Together with her research colleagues, she won second place in the master's thesis competition at the 14th IEOM (International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management) in Dubai, UAE, in February 2024, 3rd best paper in 6thISBEST 2023, Best moderator in ICBEM 2023, also as best presenter award in ISC-BEAM UNJ in June 2024. She is currently preparing for her PhD program at USM, Malaysia.

Shine Pintor Siolemba Patiro, Indonesia Open University

Dr. Shine Pintor Siolemba Patiro is an esteemed Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Postgraduate Studies at Indonesia Open University, where he currently serves as the Functional Head of the Management Program. He earned his doctoral degree from Gadjah Mada University in Jogjakarta, Indonesia. Dr. Patiro is a prolific author, having published multiple books and numerous scientific articles in Scopus and Sinta-indexed journals. As a senior lecturer and department head, he consistently inspires and motivates his students to achieve excellence in their academic and professional endeavors. With a profound passion for scientific writing and renowned expertise in quantitative research, Dr. Patiro is a respected figure in his field, widely recognized for his scholarly contributions and mentorship.

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