Hypotheses testing results
| Hypothesis | Effect | Results |
|---|---|---|
| H1a | Novelty-seeking tendencies → Attitude toward using service robots (positive effect) | Supported |
| H2a | Human interaction → Attitude toward using service robots (negative effect) | Rejected, results showing positive effect |
| H3a | Perceived benefits → Attitude toward using service robots (positive effect) | Supported |
| H4a | Ethical beliefs → Attitude toward using service robots (positive effect) | Supported |
| H5a | Perceived ease of use → Attitude toward using service robots (positive effect) | Supported |
| H6a | Social influence → Attitude toward using service robots (positive effect) | Supported |
| H7a | Attitude toward using service robots → Service robot acceptance (positive effect) | Supported |
| Hypothesis | Effect | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Novelty-seeking tendencies → Attitude toward using service robots (positive effect) | Supported | |
| Human interaction → Attitude toward using service robots (negative effect) | Rejected, results showing positive effect | |
| Perceived benefits → Attitude toward using service robots (positive effect) | Supported | |
| Ethical beliefs → Attitude toward using service robots (positive effect) | Supported | |
| Perceived ease of use → Attitude toward using service robots (positive effect) | Supported | |
| Social influence → Attitude toward using service robots (positive effect) | Supported | |
| Attitude toward using service robots → Service robot acceptance (positive effect) | Supported |
Source(s): Authors’ own work
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