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Wir freuen uns sehr Prof. Michelle Carter, University of Manchester, United Kingdom auf Einladung von Herrn Prof. Dr. Armin Heinzl im Rahmen des CDSB-Seminars begrüßen zu dürfen.
Frau Prof. Michelle Carter, University of Manchester, United Kingdom, wird online einen Vortrag zum Thema “FORGONE-IT IDENTITY: HOW PERSISTENT IDENTITY MEANINGS SHAPE RESPONSES TO IT CHANGE” halten.
Der Vortrag findet am Mittwoch, den 21.05., von 12:00 bis 13:30 Uhr über Zoom statt.
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Abstract
In this talk, Michelle Carter challenges the assumption that IT changes inevitably lead individuals to abandon identity meanings tied to prior IT use. She introduces the concept of forgone-IT identity, which captures how these identity meanings persist as part of the self-concept, shaping present and future IT experiences and behaviors. Drawing on structural symbolic interactionist identity theories, she explores how uncertainty surrounding IT change can trigger identity continuity responses, allowing IT identities formed through prior IT use to remain relevant even after the technology itself is no longer accessible.
The talk also examines the relational dynamics that underpin forgone-IT identity—how emotional, cognitive, and social connections between individuals, technology, and broader social contexts sustain these identities over time. This perspective offers new insights into identity persistence, highlighting how forgone-IT identities influence IT choices, shape feelings toward new technologies, and affect both individuals and organizations. By understanding these dynamics, we can better anticipate resistance to IT change, design strategies to support smoother transitions, and rethink how technology adoption unfolds in personal and professional settings.
Speaker Bio
Michelle Carter is a Professor of Information Systems in the Alliance Manchester Business School’s Division of Management Sciences and Marketing at the University of Manchester. She also serves as the school’s Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Her research examines IT identity, social change, and the evolving role of technology in shaping IT usage behaviors and management practices. Michelle’s work has been published in MIS Quarterly, the European Journal of Information Systems, and the Journal of the Association for Information Systems, among others.
Michelle is a Distinguished Member – Cum Laude of the Association for Information Systems (AIS). She has held several leadership roles within AIS, including past President of the AIS Special Interest Group on Social Inclusion, Chair of the AIS Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, and Vice President for Special Interest Groups and Colleges on the AIS Council (2021–2024). She currently serves as a Senior Editor at MIS Quarterly, where she also holds the role of Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion reflecting her commitment to fostering inclusivity in academic publishing. She is also co-Editor-in-Chief of the AIS Transactions on Replication Research.