Singh, B. Krishna (author / Assistant Professor of Sociology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA) and Assistant Professor of Sociology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1974
Published:
India
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 44 Document Number: B05384
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 95 Document Number: C07499
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, cited reference; abstract and table of contents, Melbourne, Australia: School of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Melbourne, May 1981. 54 p.
Paulson, Curtis E. (author), Whaley, Sherrie R. (author), and Graduate Teaching Associate, Agricultural Communications, Department of Agricultural Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1990-07
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 80 Document Number: C04637
Notes:
Mimeographed, 1990. 16 p. (Paper presented at the International Conference of Agricultural Communicators in Education; 1990 July 14-18; St Paul, MN.)
24 pages., Open access and online via ScienceDirect., The suggested model involves interactions and integration among knowledge (K), social practices (P), and values (V). Authors contemplated bottom-up relationships among scientists, environmental managers, science journalists, and other citizens operating within a context of top-down institutional constraints. They emphasized values and social practices, as well as knowledge, in addressing institutional change.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D02309
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Paper prepared for the U.S. Agency for International Development with Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. MSU Rural Development Paper No. 1, Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University. 48 pages.
Rahudkar, W.B. (author / Agricultural Information Officer, Department of Agriculture, Poona, India) and Agricultural Information Officer, Department of Agriculture, Poona, India
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1964
Published:
India
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 43 Document Number: B05019
15pgs, Agriculture is crucial in catering to the increasing demand for food and employment. Thus, adoption of novel technologies is important. Many scientists have developed different theories and models explaining the process of behavioral change relevant to adoption. They are either completely different, similar, or improvements of previously developed models. Therefore, compilation and summarization of these theories and models will support future studies and researchers. Thus, an analysis of literature on technology adoption was conducted. The review was prepared based on literature from various sources spanning around 50 years. The theories and models identified by different studies were compiled and analyzed in this review paper. Many theories and models in agricultural technology adoption such as transtheoretical model, theory of reasoned action, theory of interpersonal behavior, model for innovation-decision process, different versions of technology acceptance model, theory of planned behavior, theory of diffusion of innovation, task-technology fit, technology readiness, unified theory of acceptance and use of technology, expectancy livelihood model, social cognitive theory, and perceived characteristics of innovating theory were compiled. Each theory and model has its own uniqueness, which had explained different aspects of technology adoption process and factors determining the behavioral change. These theories and models included affecting factors such as technological, personal, social, and economical factors. In conclusion, it can be stated that, rather than having a single theory or a model, an integrated and amalgamated form will be more explanatory for technology adoption.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 95 Document Number: C07483
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, cited reference, In: T.S. Osteria and J.Y. Okamura, eds. Participatory Approaches to Development: Experiences in the Philippines. Manila, Philippines: De La Salle University Research Center, 1986. p. 221-239
