käyttöhalukkuus

Käyttöhalukkuus is a Finnish term that denotes an individual's willingness to use a specific technology, service, or product. In research and practice, it is used as a measure of readiness to adopt and as a predictor of actual use. The concept is closely related to the idea of behavioral intention to use in technology acceptance frameworks, though some studies treat willingness as a distinct or broader indicator of future engagement.

Determinants of käyttöhalukkuus typically include perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, attitudes toward the technology, social influence, trust, and perceived risks. Facilitating conditions, previous experience, and digital literacy also shape an individual’s readiness to engage with a given technology. Contextual factors such as cultural norms, sector-specific requirements, and the specific use scenario can modify how käyttöhalukkuus manifests.

Measurement of käyttöhalukkuus is usually conducted through surveys that employ Likert-type scales, asking respondents about their likelihood of using the technology, their willingness to adopt under certain conditions, or their intention to use in the near future. Reliable measurement requires careful instrument design, clarity of the use case, and, when used across populations, appropriate translation and cultural adaptation.

Applications of the concept span information systems, health technology, education technology, and consumer products. Researchers use käyttöhalukkuus to forecast uptake, compare design variants, and inform implementation strategies. The construct is commonly analyzed within theoretical models such as the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), where it functions as a key predictor of eventual usage.