A Survey on the use of Cloud Computing Services by Faculty Members of Tabriz University of Medical Science based on Theory of Planned Behavior

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Applying cloud computing (CC) in education is a great opportunity to globalize knowledge with the minimum costs and maximum accessibility. OBJECTIVE: This study was carried out to investigate the use of cloud computing services by faculty member of Tabriz university of Medical Science upon Theory of Planned Behavior. METHODS: This study was a descriptive-analytic survey and cross-sectional study in which faculty members’ perception concerning cloud computing services adoption in education were assessed based on the extended model of Theory of planned behavior (TPB), by researcher-developed questionnaire (α=0.9). Collected data were analyzed by regression analysis and the final model was tested by Structural equation modeling (SEM). RESULTS: The results show that attitude towards the behavior, perceived behavior control, and privacy; have a direct and significant effect on faculty members’ intention to use cloud computing, but concerning subjective norms (p=0.311) and security (p=0.505 ), significant path coefficient not found. CONCLUSION:Therefore, Applying cloud computing services in education is a great opportunity and should be subsequently the major concern of educational organizations and policymakers.