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A broad utilitarian theory of value and moral value

Forum for Social Economics, 1985
(1985). A broad utilitarian theory of value and moral value. Forum for Social Economics: Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 29-59.
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Hedonic and utilitarian values of mobile internet in Korea

International Journal of Mobile Communications, 2006
This study investigated the hedonic and utilitarian values of the mobile internet and their relationships to the importance of attributes of and usage behaviours of mobile internet service. Using data from 487 respondents to a survey, ANOVA and correlation analysis were performed.
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Utilitarian characteristics reducing guilt: perceived values in the justification of choice

International Journal of Information Technology and Management, 2016
Research shows that technology consumers' preferences depend on combinations of utilitarian and hedonic factors. Consumers focus on fashion, social status, differentiation from others, innovation, and bundled characteristics to feel unique. This research considers preference factors including hedonism, utilitarianism, bundle preference, social values ...
Emílio José Montero Arruda-Filho, Silvia Biffignandi   +1 more
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Balance of Hedonic and Utilitarian Values in Information Systems Use

2015
This paper investigates the balance of hedonic and utilitarian values in information systems (IS). More specifically, we are interested in the continuum of such values in IS use. The paper reviews a set of literature to investigate the differences of hedonic and utilitarian IS and the role of hedonism in them.
Konsta Valkonen, Niklas Lindström, Laura Natunen, Riina Isoviita, Tuure Tuunanen   +4 more
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Utilitarianism: The Search for an Overriding Value

2017
In Chapter 3 I emphasised the distinction between value judgements, normative propositions and positive propositions. In principle, positive propositions can be confirmed or refuted by facts. But value judgements cannot, though the value judgements that people hold are often influenced by them. But if they are not based on factual evidence, on what are
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Clarifying protected and utilitarian values of critical capital

Ecological Economics, 2012
Abstract Sustainable development may be defined as a non-declining value of capital stocks (social, natural, built and human) over time. The ability for substitution between and within each stock over time has been widely debated, resulting in the identification, and then preservation of ‘critical capital stocks’.
Pearson, Leonie J., Kashima, Yoshihisa, Pearson, Craig J.   +2 more
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The intersection of hedonic and utilitarian values on integrated-social media retailers

International Journal of Business Information Systems, 2020
This study investigated the e-commerce success using a new model that integrates the hedonic and utilitarian values.
Gaffar Hafiz Sagala, Sumiyana
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The Moderating Effects of Utilitarian and Hedonic Values on Information Technology Continuance

ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction, 2012
This study examines how the nature of technology affects users’ intention to continue using information technologies. It proposes an extended technology acceptance model, with perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and pleasure affecting the intention to continue using a technology.
Xu, L., Lin, J., Chan, H.C.
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The effects of hedonic and utilitarian bidding values on e-auction behavior

Electronic Commerce Research, 2015
This study focuses on how hedonic versus utilitarian bidding values affect bidding behavior in e-auctions. The bidding behavioral data was collected through a quasi-experimental design on an authentic e-auction website. The results, derived from 121 participants, showed that bidders with high utilitarian bidding values were more likely to win bids than
Lien-Ti Bei, Ming-Yi Chen
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Mobile Device Adaptation Efforts: The Impact of Hedonic and Utilitarian Value

Journal of Computer Information Systems, 2014
This research delves into the acceptance and use of mobile device (MD) technology and goes beyond what is provided in the technology acceptance literature. The hedonic and utilitarian value that an individual assigns to a mobile device can have a significant impact on the overall value of the device to that person.
Dwayne Whitten, Ross Hightower, Lutfus Sayeed   +2 more
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