Influence of personality on wearable activity trackers use among Chinese patients over 50 with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A technology acceptance model perspective

Adoption intentions of WAT was the main factor influencing the actual wearing behavior of older patients with T2DM. PEOU, PU, and SI were the main facilitators of adoption intention, while PC was the main barrier. Different personality traits have their particular path of influence on WAT adoption intentions. It is recommended that future interventions with new devices or technologies for older patients with T2DM be carried out according to the preferences and needs of patients with different personality traits, such as product ease of use, innovativeness, and aesthetics, to promote patients' intention and actual use behaviors.