Date of Award

8-2025

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Committee Chair

Dr. H. Quincy Brown

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Committee Member 2

Dr. Bhagyashree Barhate

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Committee Member 3

Dr. Jonathan Beedle

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Committee Member 4

Dr. Dale Lunsford

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Abstract

This descriptive, non-experimental, correlational quantitative study examines the relationship between components of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), and Human Capital Development (HCD) in determining the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among university faculty in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). With the increasing importance of ICT in educational transformation across developing regions like SSA, understanding the underlying factors that influence ICT acceptance is essential for effective policy and implementation strategies. The researcher surveyed 336 university faculty in Liberia using a questionnaire designed to capture perceptions related to TAM constructs (perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use), UTAUT constructs (performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions), and key elements of HCD (training, skills development, and professional support). The study’s data was analyzed using Pearson correlation. The findings indicate a statistically significant positive relationship between the TAM, UTAUT, and HCD components and the level of ICT adoption among SSA’s university faculty. The results indicate that faculty’s perceptions of technology’s utility, institutional support, and ongoing professional development are critical in shaping ICT usage behavior. The study’s findings support the research question and highlight the need for integrated approaches that combine technological adoption models with human capital strategies for sustainable ICT integration in education. The study contributes to the growing knowledge of ICT adoption in developing economies. The study also offers educational administrators and policymakers recommendations to enhance digital transformation in teaching and learning environments.

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