%0 Journal Article %T An Exploratory Study of the Critical Factors Affecting the Acceptability of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in Nigeria %A Olusegun Folorunso %A Oluwafunmilayo Ayobami Ateji %A Gabriel Oludare Awe %J Annals. Computer Science Series %D 2010 %I Mirton Publishing House, Timisoara %X This paper uses the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a basis for studying critical factors that affects the acceptability of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in Nigeria. Questionnaire approach was used with the respondents predominantly between 20-29 years old. Factor analysis was used to test which of the factors are the main factors affecting the adoption of the technology in Nigeria. It was discovered that the major factors affecting people¡¯s intention to accept ATM are the security issues and poor internet connectivity. %U http://anale-informatica.tibiscus.ro/download/lucrari/8-1-12-Folorunso.pdf