University of Tehran Press Academic Librarianship and Information Research 2783-4638 46 1 2012 03 20 Identification of Factors Affecting Academic Users’ Acceptance of Web-Based Databases: A Grounded-Theory Approach Identification of Factors Affecting Academic Users’ Acceptance of Web-Based Databases: A Grounded-Theory Approach 59 81 28776 10.22059/jlib.2012.28776 FA Fatemeh Makkizadeh A Farajpahlou F Osareh M Sheniyailagh Journal Article 1970 01 01 Objective: The present research attempts to identify key factors in acceptance of web-based databases by the academic users. Method: Data was collected via 15 semi-structured interviews conducted with faculty members, graduate students and university officials. Once openly, axially and selectively coded, these data were analyzed using Grounded Theory Approach. Findings: A central concept “Intent to use” was formed. This pertains to a person’s decision to use the databases available on campus for scholarly activities. Other categories included Skill/knowledge characteristics, Individual/professional characteristics, attitude, effectiveness, ease of access, carrying of duties and knowledge increase. University and libraries are among factors influencing acceptance of databases that affect intent to use both directly and indirectly. Objective: The present research attempts to identify key factors in acceptance of web-based databases by the academic users. Method: Data was collected via 15 semi-structured interviews conducted with faculty members, graduate students and university officials. Once openly, axially and selectively coded, these data were analyzed using Grounded Theory Approach. Findings: A central concept “Intent to use” was formed. This pertains to a person’s decision to use the databases available on campus for scholarly activities. Other categories included Skill/knowledge characteristics, Individual/professional characteristics, attitude, effectiveness, ease of access, carrying of duties and knowledge increase. University and libraries are among factors influencing acceptance of databases that affect intent to use both directly and indirectly. https://jlib.ut.ac.ir/article_28776_286710e9b7f898a4d7e4cc01ecd7aff9.pdf