Emerging Technologies Acceptance Within the Romanian Educational System: A Case Study Using the UTAUT Model

Corina Pop Sitar, Mara Hajdu Măcelaru, Petrică Pop

2025

Abstract

Emerging Technologies (ETs) will play an important role in our society. Despite their crucial role, the multifaceted impact of technological innovation on society remains still under investigated. This study investigates the acceptance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Romanian educational system through a survey of 187 educators, analyzed using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) methods. The results reveal that Behavioral Intention strongly influences Use Behavior, driven by Performance Expectancy and Social Influence, while Effort Expectancy and Facilitating Conditions have minimal impact. Teachers are more likely to adopt AI if it improves job performance, engages students, or reduces workload. Positive attitudes are key factors, as intention strongly predicts adoption, and teachers prioritize the benefits of AI over ease of use.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Pop Sitar C., Hajdu Măcelaru M. and Pop P. (2025). Emerging Technologies Acceptance Within the Romanian Educational System: A Case Study Using the UTAUT Model. In Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU; ISBN 978-989-758-746-7, SciTePress, pages 191-198. DOI: 10.5220/0013198700003932

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu25,
author={Corina Pop Sitar and Mara Hajdu Măcelaru and Petrică Pop},
title={Emerging Technologies Acceptance Within the Romanian Educational System: A Case Study Using the UTAUT Model},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU},
year={2025},
pages={191-198},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013198700003932},
isbn={978-989-758-746-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU
TI - Emerging Technologies Acceptance Within the Romanian Educational System: A Case Study Using the UTAUT Model
SN - 978-989-758-746-7
AU - Pop Sitar C.
AU - Hajdu Măcelaru M.
AU - Pop P.
PY - 2025
SP - 191
EP - 198
DO - 10.5220/0013198700003932
PB - SciTePress