technologyvarying
Technologyvarying is a theoretical framework that analyzes how technology adoption, integration, and outcomes differ across contexts. It emphasizes heterogeneity in technological performance caused by social, economic, infrastructural, and governance factors.
The term, combining technology with the concept of variation, is used in diffusion studies, implementation science,
Core factors include infrastructure readiness, digital literacy, regulatory environments, economic resources, organizational capabilities, and cultural norms
Measurement approaches rely on indicators such as adoption rate dispersion, variance in performance or benefits, maintenance
Applications and examples: in healthcare, telemedicine adoption often varies between urban and rural settings; in education,
Implications and limitations: recognizing technologyvarying informs policy, funding, and inclusive design aimed at reducing disparities. Critics
See also: diffusion of innovations, socio-technical systems, digital divide, technology mismatch.