Exploration of practitioners' continuance intention toward Agile methodology usage: an empirical investigation

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2024-9-05

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Vural, Tuğçe

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Organizations have embraced Agile methodology due to its flexible approach to software development compared to traditional methodologies. As Agile practices become widespread, it is crucial to understand the factors influencing practitioners' intentions to continue using Agile methodology. However, little attention is given to investigating Agile methodology continuance intention in the literature. The present study aims to identify the factors influencing practitioners' continuance intention toward Agile methodology usage. In order to specify the factors, a systematic literature review was performed and expert opinions were taken. The study also examines the influence of identified factors on the continuance intention of Agile methodology and proposes a model extending the Expectation Confirmation Model in the context of Agile methodology. The proposed model was validated with data collected from 97 Agile practitioners working at different organizations in Türkiye through an online questionnaire. After data collection, the model was verified with the reliability tests, Exploratory Factor Analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling. By utilizing Structural Equation Modeling, the influencing factors and the relationships among these factors were analyzed and the final model is proposed. Finally, the study's findings were evaluated, compared, and contrasted with the existing literature.

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Continuance intention, Agile methodology, Expectation Confirmation Model, Agile methodology continuance intention

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/111015

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Graduate School of Informatics, Thesis