An Evaluation of Community Adoption of the InaRISK BNPB Platform for Disaster Management: An Application of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)

Abstract

This study explores the community acceptance of the InaRISK BNPB platform, a novel approach to disaster management that integrates digital technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the Internet of Things (IoT). The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is utilized as a theoretical framework to decipher the acceptance patterns. Employing a quantitative research design, a survey methodology was adopted involving 47 participants, each over 18 years of age and having prior experience with the InaRISK BNPB platform. Data was collated from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data was gathered through questionnaires, while secondary data was obtained via an exhaustive literature review. The study implemented a quantitative descriptive analysis, alongside simple and multiple regression analyses for data interpretation. Findings suggest a significant impact of perceived ease of use on perceived usefulness, thereby influencing attitudes towards use and behavioral intentions to use the platform. Notably, attitude towards use was found to directly affect behavioral intention to use the platform. These findings underscore the salience of usability and intuitiveness in fostering technology acceptance. Consequently, it is imperative to enrich the features of InaRISK, making it not only more informative but also user-friendly, to bolster its adoption within the community. To augment the platform further, promoting transparency and information sharing across diverse sectors and stakeholders is deemed essential. This collaborative endeavor can enhance the quality and comprehensiveness of the information available on the InaRISK platform, thereby transforming it into an integrated disaster information hub. The potential contribution of this transformation to the advancement of digital IT-based disaster management is substantial.