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Assessing the impact of the influential factors of airport biometric technology on air traveler behavioral intentions in the With-COVID-19 rra: the role of attitude and mental health value


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Untaru, Elena Nicoleta and Chi, Xiaoting and Jung, Heekyoung and Chua, Bee Lia and Han, Heesup (2024) Assessing the impact of the influential factors of airport biometric technology on air traveler behavioral intentions in the With-COVID-19 rra: the role of attitude and mental health value. Tourism Planning and Development, 22 (6). pp. 1003-1024. ISSN 2156-8316; eISSN: 2156-8324

Abstract

The risk of virus transmission while traveling due to COVID-19 has increased travelers' concerns about the general state of mental health, such as anxiety, depression and psychological distress. Biometric technologies have the potential to enhance passenger mental health, since this technology is contactless, replacing the physical check of travel documents and the close human contact. Therefore, the present study sought to develop a theoretical framework to investigate the impact of influential factors of biometric technology at an airport (i.e., perceived security, perceived convenience and functional value), and perceptions of viral disease risk, on passengers’ mental health, attitudes toward biometric technology, and behavioral intentions. Findings showed that the perceived security and functional value of biometric technology and the perception of viral disease risk influenced passengers’ mental health while perceived security and perceived convenience affected attitudes and behavioral intentions. Mental health was the most significant factor in explaining intentions toward biometric technology.


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Item Type: Article
Subject: Business and International Management
Subject: Development
Divisions: Faculty of Food Science and Technology
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1080/21568316.2024.2366413
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: Airport; Attitudes; Biometric technology; Functional value; Mental health value; Perceived convenience; Perceived security; Viral disease risk; With-covid-19 era
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Depositing User: Ms. Siti Radziah Mohamed@mahmod
Date Deposited: 23 Apr 2026 08:48
Last Modified: 23 Apr 2026 08:48
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/123235
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