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Who is the Potential Microchip Implant User?

The passive radio frequency identification microchip implants are known to be a subject of intense debate and argument about their advantages and disadvantages. While one group sees the opportunities of microchip implants in healthcare and the positive impact on life, the other group emphasizes a variety of issues related to privacy, impact on the human body, and others. Given recent changes in lifestyle and other areas, it is reasonable to assume that microchip implants are an inevitable part of our future. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics and habits of potential future users. Using a sample of survey participants from four European countries, we conducted a cross-sectional study. The regression model was used to test our research question, which aimed to identify predictors of willingness to use microchip implants. The results show that the potential microchip implant user is male, has multiple social media profiles, and has a history of losing wallets, keys, or ID cards. He uses online shopping and group purchases and has a number of loyalty cards. According to the sample results, age is not a significant predictor of microchip implant use.

microchip implant, RFID, Future user, regression model, technology acceptance.

The Slovenian Research Agency (ARRS) partly supported this work (Research program “Decision support systems in electronic commerce”, program No.: P5-0018).