RELATIVE ADVANTAGE AND COMPATIBILITY AS FACTORS PREDICTING ADOPTION OF INNOVATION AMONG GENERATION X TEACHERS
Journal Type:Research Article
Subject:Education
Subject Field:Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies
Volume:197, Issue: 1, May, 2026
Publish Date:May 29, 2026 12:21 pm
Pages:1672-1683
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Abstract
Low adoption of innovation is a challenge in educational management. The significance of forecasting adoption of innovation, using relative advantage and compatibility as predictors was verified. Predictive research design was used. The data from 106 Generation X teachers, selected through stratified proportional random sampling, were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. Results showed the model's moderate strength (35%) in predicting adoption of innovation is significant, supporting the Diffusion of Innovation Theory. Future research may explore additional variables to account for the remaining 65% of the criterion's variance. Qualitative research may identify themes that could serve as potential variables.