Results
Last updated: May 30, 2026, 6:59 AM EDT
Across the live TABS dataset (440 Prolific Accepted leaders), the three barriers that organizations pick most often when forced to prioritize are B6 (High cost associated with acquiring or implementing new technologies), B7 (Difficulty integrating new technologies with existing legacy systems), and B13 (Concerns about cybersecurity risks associated with new technologies). This page walks you through those findings first, then the statistical scaffolding that supports them.
All statistics are regenerated automatically by the daily analysis pipeline and refreshed every time new Prolific-approved responses are accepted.
Why this order
Most research sites put methodology first and findings last. TABS flips that. We lead with the top 3 barriers and the key inferential findings because that is the answer to the research question. Everything below the findings is the scaffolding: the sample, the quality pipeline, the reliability and validity evidence, the factor structure, and the sensitivity checks that show the results do not depend on a single cleaning decision.
If you are evaluating the research, walk straight down the nine pages in order. If you are cross-checking a specific number, jump straight to the page you need.
Two result tracks: live vs. frozen
TABS publishes two parallel result sets. The live track updates daily as the Prolific study progresses toward N=500. The CRP 2026 track is the frozen N=200 snapshot that the dissertation cites. Use the track that matches the decision you are making.
Live Results
The growing TABS V2 dataset, regenerated daily from the latest approved Prolific responses. Best for watching the ranking stabilize as the sample fills toward N=500.
Start: Live Top 3 Barriers ->CRP 2026
The N=200 snapshot cited in the dissertation. Use this track to reproduce the published statistics exactly or to cite a fixed reference in academic work.
Start: CRP Top 3 Barriers ->Top 3 at a glance
- B6 High cost associated with acquiring or implementing new technologies
- B7 Difficulty integrating new technologies with existing legacy systems
- B13 Concerns about cybersecurity risks associated with new technologies
- B6 High cost associated with acquiring or implementing new technologies
- B7 Difficulty integrating new technologies with existing legacy systems
- B1 Resistance to change among employees or middle management
The nine pages, in order
Each row below links to both the live version and the CRP 2026 version of the same page. The left-hand navigation is ordered to match.
Dashboards, comparisons, and open data
These pages sit outside the core flow. They track the operational side of the survey, compare the dataset to external benchmarks, and provide the materials needed to reproduce every result.
Prolific Dashboard
Real-time submission statuses, approval rates, and messaging activity from Prolific.
Response Funnel
Every count the daily pipeline tracks - Qualtrics raw responses, Prolific submissions, and disposition triage - with the API source for each.
Dataset Comparison
Side-by-side statistics, demographics, and effect sizes across all four result groups.
CMO Survey Comparison
How TABS results compare to the long-running CMO Survey benchmarks.
Open Data & Reproducibility
De-identified dataset, analysis scripts, and instructions to reproduce every result.
Statistics Glossary
21 statistical terms with their TABS-specific values and citations.
How to cite
APA Format:
Moyer, C. (2026). Technology Adoption Barriers Survey (TABS): Survey results and open data. https://technologyadoptionbarriers.org/results
For details on how this data is collected, processed, and validated, see the Making of TABS section.