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4.6.6 Confirmation stage
Confirmation occurs when an individual seeks reinforcement of an I-D already made but the individual may reverse the previous decision if exposed to conflicting messages/ experience about the innovation. This stage is likely to continue for indefinite time. At this stage, the extension agents have the responsibility of supporting or guiding individuals who have adopted. As a sequential effect, there is a possibility for discontinuance. Discontinuance is a decision to reject an innovation after having previously adopted it. There are two types of discontinuance. (i) Replacement discontinuance: Replacement of an innovation by a better one. (ii)Disenchantment discontinuance: This can occur as a result of dissatisfaction with the performance of the innovation. |
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