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Vol.14, No.4, November 2025. ISSN: 2217-8309 eISSN: 2217-8333
TEM Journal
TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT, INFORMATICS Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science |
E-Voting Systems Adoption by Voters in Developing Countries: A Literature Review and Analysis
Mohammed H. Chalabi, Hazura Mohamed, Wael J. Al-Nidawi
© 2025 Mohammed H. Chalabi, published by UIKTEN. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Citation Information: TEM Journal. Volume 14, Issue 4, Pages 3514-3523, ISSN 2217-8309, DOI: 10.18421/TEM144-57, November 2025.
Received: 02 February 2025.
Abstract:
E-voting, or electronic voting, entails the incorporation of technology into the electoral process in order to address the shortcomings of conventional voting systems. E-voting systems have evolved and are expected to advance further in the future. However, e-voting systems face varying degrees of acceptance and resistance across different countries due to various influencing factors which remain controversial and context dependent. Hence, the aim of this study is to review prevailing studies on e-voting adoption, leveraging on the PRISMA statement, to determine the theoretical frameworks and models utilized and to ascertain the factors influencing the adoption in developing countries over the past five years. The study identified 17 related articles from 10 different countries and investigated them in light of the research questions. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) are identified as the top frameworks commonly employed. In addition, other theories and models like the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory, the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), trust models, and ethnographic approaches are also commonly used for investigating e-voting adoption systems. To deepen understanding regarding the adoption of e-voting in emerging nations, it is crucial to conduct longitudinal studies to track its progress over time. Additionally, comparative evaluations across different regions and countries, with the integration of qualitative and quantitative research methods, are essential for a comprehensive analysis of e-voting adoption patterns.
Keywords – Developing countries, e-voting adoption, systematic literature review, TAM, UTAUT. |
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