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Basic human values and the adoption of cryptocurrency
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Abstract Cryptocurrency is an attempt to create an alternative to centralized financial systems using blockchain technology. However, our understanding of the psychological mechanisms that drive cryptocurrency adoption is limited. This study examines the role of basic human values in three stages of cryptocu... view more
Cryptocurrency is an attempt to create an alternative to centralized financial systems using blockchain technology. However, our understanding of the psychological mechanisms that drive cryptocurrency adoption is limited. This study examines the role of basic human values in three stages of cryptocurrency adoption–awareness, intention to buy, and ownership–using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Logistic regression analysis was conducted on a quota sample of 714 German adults, and the results showed that openness-to-change values increased the likelihood of cryptocurrency awareness, while self-enhancement values increased the likelihood of intention to buy and ownership. These findings were consistent even after controlling for demographic characteristics, attitudinal beliefs, and perceived behavioral control, which are important factors in the TPB. The results suggest that basic human values may influence an individual’s decision to adopt cryptocurrency, but the transition from awareness to ownership may be influenced by socio-economic opportunities available to interested individuals.... view less
Keywords
economic action; value-orientation; intention; consciousness
Classification
Applied Psychology
Free Keywords
basic human values; cryptocurrency adoption; inequalities; logit regression analysis; theory of planned behavior
Document language
English
Publication Year
2024
Journal
Frontiers in Psychology, 15 (2024)
ISSN
1664-1078
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed