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Are Wearables Good or Bad for Society?: An Exploration of Societal Benefits, Risks, and Consequences of Augmented Reality Smart Glasses
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Author(s): Daniel W. E. Hein (University of Bamberg, Germany), Jennah L. Jodoin (University of Michigan – Dearborn, USA), Philipp A. Rauschnabel (University of Michigan – Dearborn, USA)and Björn S. Ivens (University of Bamberg, Germany)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 25
Source title:
Mobile Technologies and Augmented Reality in Open Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Gulsun Kurubacak (Anadolu University, Turkey)and Hakan Altinpulluk (Anadolu University, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2110-5.ch001
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Abstract
Recent market research forecasts predict that a new form of wearable devices will soon influence the media landscape: Augmented Reality Smart Glasses. While prior research highlights numerous potentials in personal and professional settings of smart glasses, this technology has also triggered several controversies in public discussions, for example, the risk of violating privacy and copyright laws. Yet, little research addresses the questions of whether smart glasses are good or bad for societies, and if yes, why. This study conducts exploratory research to contribute to narrowing this gap. Based on a survey among consumers, the authors identify several societal benefits and risks that determine consumers' evaluation of the anticipated and desired success of smart glasses. These findings lead to numerous important implications for consumers, scholars, managers, and policy makers.
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