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Impact of the Physical Characteristics of Smart Wristbands and Smartwatches on Perceived Functional, Aesthetic, And Symbolic Values

스마트팔찌와 스마트워치의 물리적 특성이 지각된 기능적, 심미적, 상징적 가치에 미치는 영향

  • 심수인 (전북대학교 의류학과, 전북대학교 인간생활과학연구소) ;
  • 유희정 (전북대학교 생활과학과)
  • Received : 2023.10.07
  • Accepted : 2023.11.05
  • Published : 2024.01.31
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Abstract

This study explores the impact of physical characteristics (e.g., shape, color, material, size, weight, technical features) of smart wristbands and smartwatches on consumers' perceived functional, aesthetic, and symbolic values using an extended technology acceptance model. An online survey was conducted with adult residents of the United States who had experience using smart wristbands or smartwatches. Participants were asked about various physical characteristics of products they had used in the past year or were currently using, and their evaluations of these characteristics. The results revealed that the shape of the front display shape significantly influenced symbolic value, with circle shape and square shpae showing significantly higher symbolic value than rectangle shape. Wristband materials also had a significant impact on symbolic value, with metal and leather showing higher symbolic value among various materials. Additionally, an increase in product size was associated with higher symbolic value. Moreover, certain technical features such as activity tracker, alarm clock, and distance tracking influenced perceived functional value, while functions like time display, GPS, and email influenced perceived aesthetic value. Pedometer, GPS, and email were found to enhance perceived symbolic value. These findings provide valuable insights into consumer preferences for smart wristbands and smartwatches, serving as valuable information for product improvement and new product development.

본 연구에서는 스마트팔찌와 스마트워치의 물리적 특성이(예: 모양, 색상, 소재, 크기, 무게, 기술적 기능) 소비자의 기능적, 심미적, 상징적 가치 지각에 미치는 영향을 확장된 기술수용모형을 사용하여 탐색하였다. 스마트팔찌나 스마트워치를 사용한 경험이 있는 미국 거주 성인 남녀를 대상으로 온라인 설문조사를 실시하였고, 최근 1년 사용했거나 현재 사용중인 제품에 대한 다양한 물리적 특성과 그에 대한 평가를 질문하였다. 연구 결과, 전면 디스플레이 모양이 상징적 가치에 유의한 영향을 미쳤는데, 구체적으로 원과 정사각형은 직사각형보다 유의하게 높은 상징적 가치를 보였다. 손목밴드의 소재 역시 상징적 가치에 유의한 영향을 미쳤으며, 여러 소재 중에서도 금속과 가죽의 상징적 가치가 높게 나타났다. 또한, 제품의 크기가 클수록 높아지는 상징적 가치를 확인하였다. 이 외에도 활동 추적, 알람 시계, 거리 추적과 같은 기술적 기능은 기능적 가치를, 시계, GPS, 이메일 같은 기술적 기능은 심미적 가치를, 보폭계, GPS, 이메일은 상징적 가치를 높게 지각하도록 했다. 이러한 결과는 스마트팔찌와 스마트워치에 대한 소비자 욕구를 이해하여 제품을 개선하거나 신제품 개발하는 자료로 사용될 수 있다.

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