How Much is 'Too Much'?

Lanette, Simone; Chua, Phoebe K.; Hayes, Gillian R.; Mazmanian, Melissa

doi:10.1145/3274370

Cited by 68 publications

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“…The user's "meta-perception" of their mobile media usage may constitute a form of "lay theory" (i.e., folk theories; Kanthawala et al, 2019) that can drive behavior. For example, while using a smartphone problematically can have negative effects, thinking that one uses a smartphone problematically can also have downstream consequences (e.g., losing the capacity to enjoy using the device without guilt; Lanette et al, 2018). Given that narratives alone have been shown to temporarily extend the self (Slater et al, 2014), the current research affirms the necessity of understanding how self-perception processes underlie the psychological connections that users have with their devices.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 56%

Explicating self-phones: Dimensions and correlates of smartphone self-extension

Ross

Bayer

2021

Mobile Media & Communication

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Given its role as a constant companion, the mobile phone has long been thought of as an extension of the self. However, the psychology of smartphone self-extension has received relatively little attention through empirical research. By explicating theorized facets of self-extension, we explore the dimensionality of smartphone self-extension and examine how established psychological orientations map onto these dimensions. Results provide support for a two-dimensional structure of self-extension. Specifically, we found that self-extension can be delineated on the extent to which the smartphone is viewed as (a) functional for personal goals and (b) integral to personal identity. Across two studies, habitual usage predicted the functionality dimension and problematic usage predicted the identity dimension. In addition, Study 2 revealed that the two dimensions of self-extension corresponded to different dimensions of smartphone vigilance. We discuss the importance of conceptualizing smartphone self-extension as a perceptual construct, as well as the challenges of measuring the psychological connection that exists – or is thought to exist – between self and phone.

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confidence: 56%

Explicating self-phones: Dimensions and correlates of smartphone self-extension

Ross

Bayer

2021

Mobile Media & Communication

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“…Individuals may also form views about what constitutes problematic smartphone behavior based on examples provided by popular media that imply excessive smartphone use was problematic [9]. Two participants mentioned being disappointed with their excessive phone use.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Popular media examples of excessive smartphone use have influenced people's perspectives of smartphone overuse, and have resulted in the terms "excessive" and "problematic" being used interchangeably. At times, these negative perceptions of smartphone use lead users to experience aversive thoughts and emotions (such as guilt, shame, and frustration), even when they have used a smartphone for a useful task [9]. Similarly, users also often experience negative emotions when monitoring and attempting to limit their smartphone use [12].…”

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confidence: 99%

Addressing Problematic Smartphone Use with a Personalized, Goal-based Approach

Prasad

LaFreniere

Taneja

et al. 2021

Adjunct Proceedings of the 2021 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing and Proceedings of The

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Researchers have long-studied the negative effects of excessive smartphone use and proposed ways to reduce screen time. However, studies suggest restriction-only techniques may cause additional mental health burden. We present our findings from semi-structured discussions with 38 college students on their perception of healthy and problematic smartphone behaviors. Generally, users' responses suggested that when smartphone use was perceived as healthy, it helped the user achieve an individualized purpose of primary value. Yet, problematic use did not serve a purpose of primary value. This paper summarizes the key findings from this qualitative study. It also provides an update on our current work, making the case for creating tools focused on helping users achieve their personalized goals in relation to smartphone use or non-use. Our data and theory argue against merely restricting screen time, which is often unsustainable and triggers negative emotions. CCS CONCEPTS• Human-centered computing → Smartphones; Empirical studies in HCI.

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“…An interpersonal relationship has been defined as "the relations between individuals, including friendship and romantic relationships" (Oxford Reference, 2021, p.1). The measurement of interpersonal relationship was designed on the basis of a rigorous review of the vast literature obtained from across cultures and countries (Procidano & Heller, 1983;Rubin et al, 1988;Mccarroll et al, 2008: Lanette et al, 2018. The interpersonal relationship construct measurement supported the three dimensions of the relationship of interest in the present study, that is, relationship with family, relationship with friends, and relationship in social media.…”

Section: Interpersonal Relationshipmentioning

confidence: 92%

Exploring the Relationship Between Mobile Addiction, Interpersonal Relationship, and Academic Behavior Among Young Adults in Tertiary Institutions

Fook

Narasuman

Aziz

et al. 2021

Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction

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Purpose – Smartphones have become part and parcel of life in the 21st century. Since there has been limited research exploring the relationship between mobile addiction, interpersonal relationship, and academic behaviour among young adults in tertiary institutions, the present study has embarked on an exploration of the relationship between these three variables in the Malaysian higher education context. Methodology – A descriptive correlational research design was employed to collect and analyse the data, which came from a total of 150 young adults who responded to an online Google form distributed through a WhatsApp link. The items in the questionnaire were adapted from various doctorate studies. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as the mean and standard deviation, correlation, and multiple regression. Findings – The study found that young adults in tertiary institutions in Malaysia experienced a case of moderate mobile addiction. The results also established that the three variables, namely mobile addiction, interpersonal relationship, and academic behaviour, were interrelated. The findings revealed that interpersonal relationship has positively contributed to the variance of academic behaviour, while mobile addiction has negatively impacted young adults’ academic behaviour in tertiary institutions. Significance – The findings have provided valuable insights into how to help facilitate the monitoring of disruptive mobile usage among young adults in tertiary institutions.

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How Much is 'Too Much'?

Cited by 68 publications

References 36 publications

Explicating self-phones: Dimensions and correlates of smartphone self-extension

Explicating self-phones: Dimensions and correlates of smartphone self-extension

Addressing Problematic Smartphone Use with a Personalized, Goal-based Approach

Exploring the Relationship Between Mobile Addiction, Interpersonal Relationship, and Academic Behavior Among Young Adults in Tertiary Institutions

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