Research Article

Explaining consumers online food purchase intention through Technology Adaptation Model (TAM): A case of Antalya province in Türkiye

Volume: 32 Number: 1 June 26, 2026
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Explaining consumers online food purchase intention through Technology Adaptation Model (TAM): A case of Antalya province in Türkiye

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to examine whether the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) can effectively explain consumers’ online food purchasing behavior in Türkiye, with a focus on grocery shopping.

Design/methodology/approach: The research is based on cross-sectional survey data collected from 305 respondents aged 18 and above, residing in three central districts of Antalya province that represent 50% of the provincial population. The questionnaire included demographic, socioeconomic, and household characteristics, internet access and online shopping behavior, along with TAM scale items. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was applied to test the conceptual framework.

Findings: About 46% of respondent is currently using online grocery shopping in research area. The empirical model results indicate that enjoyment and positive attitudes are the main drivers of consumers’ online grocery shopping behavior.

Research limitations/implications: The study is limited to one province in Türkiye, which may affect the generalizability of the findings. Further research, in addition to TAM, by employing different behavioral models/theory with regionally or countrywide representative data is recommended. 

Practical implications: Online grocery platforms should be designed as enjoyable and engaging experiences to increase consumer adoption and loyalty.

Originality/value:  This research contributes to the limited literature on online food shopping in Türkiye by applying TAM, providing valuable insights for both academics and practitioners.

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Ethical Statement

This study was approved as ethically appropriate by the Ethics Committee of Scientific Research and Publication Ethics in Social and Human Sciences of Akdeniz University Rectorate at the meeting dated 24.05.2023 and numbered 12 (Approval No: 288).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Marketing in Agricultural Management

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

June 23, 2026

Publication Date

June 26, 2026

Submission Date

September 12, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 30, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 32 Number: 1

APA
Şimşek, S., Koç, G., Demir, M. Ö., & Koç, A. (2026). Explaining consumers online food purchase intention through Technology Adaptation Model (TAM): A case of Antalya province in Türkiye. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi, 32(1), 249-260. https://doi.org/10.24181/tarekoder.1782733
AMA
1.Şimşek S, Koç G, Demir MÖ, Koç A. Explaining consumers online food purchase intention through Technology Adaptation Model (TAM): A case of Antalya province in Türkiye. TJAE. 2026;32(1):249-260. doi:10.24181/tarekoder.1782733
Chicago
Şimşek, Sibel, Gülçin Koç, Mehmet Özer Demir, and Ali Koç. 2026. “Explaining Consumers Online Food Purchase Intention through Technology Adaptation Model (TAM): A Case of Antalya Province in Türkiye”. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi 32 (1): 249-60. https://doi.org/10.24181/tarekoder.1782733.
EndNote
Şimşek S, Koç G, Demir MÖ, Koç A (June 1, 2026) Explaining consumers online food purchase intention through Technology Adaptation Model (TAM): A case of Antalya province in Türkiye. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi 32 1 249–260.
IEEE
[1]S. Şimşek, G. Koç, M. Ö. Demir, and A. Koç, “Explaining consumers online food purchase intention through Technology Adaptation Model (TAM): A case of Antalya province in Türkiye”, TJAE, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 249–260, June 2026, doi: 10.24181/tarekoder.1782733.
ISNAD
Şimşek, Sibel - Koç, Gülçin - Demir, Mehmet Özer - Koç, Ali. “Explaining Consumers Online Food Purchase Intention through Technology Adaptation Model (TAM): A Case of Antalya Province in Türkiye”. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi 32/1 (June 1, 2026): 249-260. https://doi.org/10.24181/tarekoder.1782733.
JAMA
1.Şimşek S, Koç G, Demir MÖ, Koç A. Explaining consumers online food purchase intention through Technology Adaptation Model (TAM): A case of Antalya province in Türkiye. TJAE. 2026;32:249–260.
MLA
Şimşek, Sibel, et al. “Explaining Consumers Online Food Purchase Intention through Technology Adaptation Model (TAM): A Case of Antalya Province in Türkiye”. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi, vol. 32, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 249-60, doi:10.24181/tarekoder.1782733.
Vancouver
1.Sibel Şimşek, Gülçin Koç, Mehmet Özer Demir, Ali Koç. Explaining consumers online food purchase intention through Technology Adaptation Model (TAM): A case of Antalya province in Türkiye. TJAE. 2026 Jun. 1;32(1):249-60. doi:10.24181/tarekoder.1782733