Understanding Information and Communication Technology Use in Workplace Romance Escalation and De-Escalation

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renee L. Cowan ◽  
Sean M. Horan
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Workplace Romance ◽  
Information And Communication

The primary purpose of this study was to learn how and why information and communication technologies (ICTs) are used to initiate, maintain, and dissolve workplace romantic relationships, creating a new model. Workplace romantic relationships are different from traditional romantic relationships in several ways: those in workplace romances may face additional implications following workplace romance disclosure and need to be mindful of how they disclose, they risk damaging gossip that could result in negative professional consequences, and they are influenced by organizational culture. How and why people chose to date those they met at work has important implications for individuals, organizations, and society. Using a constructivist grounded theory approach and collecting in-depth qualitative data, we uncovered a model of ICT use in workplace romantic relationships. We also found privacy was a predominant concern in both the initiation and maintenance stages and that communication was generally avoided during dissolution. Technology was used to end many of these relationships including text messages and social networking sites because they are asynchronous and help both parties avoid more direct communication. Theoretical and practical implications for employees, managers, and organizations are discussed.

Rethinking Religious Practice and Activities through the lenses of Information and Communication Technologies in the era of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.Z Ramorola
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Religious Practice ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Religious Organizations ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Information And Communication

There has been a steady rise in the practice and performance of religious activities within the cyberspace since the 1980s. Many pastors have embraced the use of technology in their religious and ministerial practices. However, what would be more critical is to understand how technology, once adopted and operational would assume the function of support and fulfil religious members’ spiritual, emotional and social needs. This paper discusses technology use in religious organizations, particularly during the lockdown period of Covid-19 between March 2020 to the July 2021. The article uses South Africa as a research context to explore technology use and its role to address the challenges of support, space and practice. The paper employed a qualitative interpretive paradigm to source data from six members from different religious organizations in South Africa. Three themes arose from the data: information and communication technologies provide space for religious member to network; information and communication media facilitate religious practice and activities; and information and communication technologies enhance management of resources.

Defrag and reboot? Consolidating information and communication technology research in I-O psychology

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinyu (Judy) Hu ◽  
Larissa K. Barber ◽  
YoungAh Park ◽  
Arla Day
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Perspectives ◽  
Technology Experience ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Role Of Information

AbstractSeveral decades of research have addressed the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology. However, segmented research streams with myriad terminologies run the risk of construct proliferation and lack an integrated theoretical justification of the contributions of ICT concepts. Therefore, by identifying important trends and reflecting on key constructs, findings, and theories, our review seeks to determine whether a compelling case can be made for the uniqueness of ICT-related concepts in studying employee and performance in I-O psychology. Two major themes emerge from our review of the ICT literature: (a) a technology behavior perspective and (b) a technology experience perspective. The technology behavior perspective with three subcategories (the “where” of work design, the “when” of work extension, and the “what” of work inattention) explores how individual technology use can be informative for predicting employee well-being and performance. The technology experience perspective theme with two subcategories (the “how” of ICT appraisals and “why” of motives) emphasizes unique psychological (as opposed to behavioral) experiences arising from the technological work context. Based on this review, we outline key challenges of current ICT research perspectives and opportunities for further enhancing our understanding of technological implications for individual workers and organizations.

scholarly journals Technology Use by Urban Local Bodies in India to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-115
Author(s):  
Falguni Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Civil Liberties ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
First Case ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Central Government Agencies

This article provides a comprehensive review of the use of information and communication technologies by urban local bodies in India in their war against the COVID-19 pandemic based on a detailed survey conducted during the pandemic period. India reported its first case of COVID-19 in late January, and government authorities have been on a war footing since then to curb the spread of the virus. Following a tradition that has been instilled within government agencies since the Modi Government came into power in 2014, local, state, and central government agencies turned to a widespread use of geospatial, surveillance and information and communication technologies as part of a strategy to monitor and track movement, manage individuals, and enforce quarantine norms. However, several important questions arise from the blind use of technology that remain unanswered. The use of technology by government agencies raise key questions on privacy, civil liberties, and suitability and viability of their use.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Technology Use in Aural Skills Lessons

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justine Pomerleau Turcotte ◽  
Maria Teresa Moreno Sala ◽  
Francis Dubé
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Instrumental Music ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Music Teachers ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Aural Skills ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Musical Dictation

In North America, aural skills (as) are usually taught to children during the instrumental music lessons. While learning musical dictation and sight-singing can be difficult for some learners, the use of appropriate technological tools could facilitate the process. However, the use of information and communication technologies (ict) by music teachers in aural skills instruction to children have not been documented. An online survey was conducted in the Province of Quebec (Canada) in order to answer the following questions: 1) To what extent do instrumental music teachers use ict when teaching as to children between 6 and 12 years old?; 2) Are the teachers’ socio-demographic characteristics, as training and perception of as teaching linked to the use and the frequency of use of ict? The results show that the use of ict to teach as is still relatively uncommon. Furthermore, it would be negatively correlated with age, competence felt during training and perceived competence to teach as. Finally, it appears that a smaller proportion of piano teachers and women use ict, or use them less often. A better understanding of the teachers’ perception of technology could help develop more adapted resources.

scholarly journals CONTRIBUIÇÕES SOBRE A UTILIZAÇÃO DO APLICATIVO WHATSAPP NA FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA DE PROFESSORES

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Mônica Da Silva Gallon ◽  
Regis Alexandre Lahm ◽  
Lori Viali ◽  
João Bernardes Rocha Filho
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Common Interest ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Voice Calls ◽  
Technology Resources

As tecnologias digitais fazem parte do cotidiano, em equipamentos que utilizamos desde o preparo do café da manhã à programação do despertador eletrônico na hora de dormir. Os aplicativos disponíveis nos dispositivos móveis possuem variadas funções, porém aqueles que permitem uma rápida comunicação com a rede de contatos estão entre os mais utilizados, como o app WhatsApp Messenger. Com interface de fácil compreensão, permite envio de arquivos de texto, voz, vídeos, fotos, documentos e outros, sendo uma maneira simples de comunicação, substituindo, em determinadas ocasiões, ligações telefônicas e SMS. A aproximação desse recurso tecnológico do cotidiano com a vida profissional e acadêmica converte-se em um recurso facilitador no acesso a materiais de interesse por meio de compartilhamento de arquivos ou discussões em grupos com interesse comum. Dessa forma, o presente artigo tem por objetivo apresentar uma investigação sobre o aplicativo WhatsApp como uma possibilidade de auxílio na formação continuada de professores. Para construção desta investigação, aplicamos um questionário a um grupo de 24 professores, obtendo o retorno de 23 instrumentos, analisando as respostas por meio de Análise Textual Discursiva. Como resultados, emergiram duas categorias: Contribuições do aplicativo WhatsApp à formação docente e Considerações à utilização do aplicativo WhatsApp na formação de professores.Palavras-chave: WhatsApp. Formação de professores. Tecnologias digitais da informação e comunicação.ABSTRACTThey are in the devices that we use from the time we are preparing breakfast, until the time we set the alarm in bedtime. The apps available in the mobile devices own multiple functions, however those that allow a quick communication are the most popular, for example WhatsApp Messenger, this app has an easy to understand interface and allow sharing to friends text messages, voice messages, videos, photos, files and others. It is a simpler way to communicate and can substitute voice calls and SMS. The access to these daily technology resources in the professional and academic life, become a easier way to share and receive interesting material by the common interest groups. The purpose of this article is to present the WhatsApp as a possibility to aid in the continuous training of teachers. To construct our analysis, we applied a questionnaire to a group of 24 teachers, obtaining the return of 23 of these instruments, analyzing the answers through Discursive Textual Analysis. As a result, two categories emerged: contributions from the WhatsApp application to teacher training and considerations on the use of the WhatsApp application in teacher training.Keywords: WhatsApp. Teacher training. Digital information and communication technologies.

scholarly journals An Inquiry into Community Members’ Use and Attitudes toward Technology in Mishkeegogamang Tepacimowin Networks

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Connie Gray-McKay ◽  
Kerri L. Gibson ◽  
Susan O'Donnell ◽  
The People of Mishkeegogamang
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
First Nations ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
The People ◽  
Information And Communication

Mishkeegogamang First Nation is a rural Ojibway community in Northwestern Ontario. Mishkeegogamang community members of all ages use a wide array of information and communication technologies (ICT) as tools in daily life, and as a means to support individual and community goals. This collaborative paper tells the story of how Mishkeegogamang uses ICT for community development, drawing on 17 interviews with community members, and several community member profiles. A basic descriptive quantitative analysis is also provided, giving information on frequency of use of a wide variety of technologies. Community informatics theory guides the interpretation of the findings. A broad range of ICT use by community members will be explored, including the Mishkeegogamang website, the busy yet invisible use of social networking sites, youth and ICT, ICT for health and education, and ICT to support traditional activities. Finally, a section on challenges and needs for facilitating ICT use is also provided. Mishkeegogamang has collaborated on a rich chronicle of its land and people in the Mishkeegogamang book: The Land, the People, and the Purpose (Heinrichs, Hiebert, & The People of Mishkeegogamang, 2009). This paper is conceptualised as a new chapter, documenting how community members use ICT in their daily lives and for community development. There have been no similar past explorations that have addressed this area. In addition, within the broader literature on First Nations in Canada, there have been few to no published accounts of community members’ perspectives and uses of ICT. This study is part of a broader collaborative research project called (First Nations Innovation), which explores how remote and rural First Nations are using information and communication technologies for community development.

scholarly journals Using activity theory and its principle of contradictions to guide research in educational technology

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Murphy ◽  
Maria A. Rodriguez-Manzanares
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Activity Theory ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Versatile Tool ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Theoretical Overview ◽  
Over Time

<span>This paper describes how activity theory (AT) and its principle of contradictions may be relied on to guide research in educational technology. The paper begins with a theoretical overview of AT and of its principle of contradictions. It follows with a synthesis of studies that have used AT as a lens to study information and communication technologies (ICTs) in educational contexts. We analyse educational technology studies that have focused on contradictions in terms of their underlying assumptions, research questions, approaches to analysis, findings, and implications. The lens of AT and contradictions provides a versatile tool to inquire into various aspects of educational technology use, taking into account individual and institutional perspectives as well as evolution over time. AT and its principle of contradictions provide insights into how transformation may occur with use of ICTs in educational contexts.</span>

The Cultivation of Technology Usage Among Potential Users of ICT

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Nimmy Maria Joseph ◽  
P E Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Basic Requirement ◽  
Technology Usage ◽  
Information And Communication

The purpose of establishing information and communication technologies (ICTs) in rural areas is for development. Nevertheless, the increasing presence of the “digital divide” indicates that there are setbacks in accomplishing of this progress. A deeper understanding about the categorization of users and non-users of technologies is needed as there is an implicit element called ‘potential users' among the non-users category that decides ICT usage. In this article, the analysis of demographics and psychographics of a person plays a critical role in identifying potential users and converting them to innovators. The reasons why people do and do not use technology and categorization of users and non-users is the perfect criteria to analyse potential users among so called non-users. This article discusses the categorization of ICT users and non-users and the barriers of potential users for technology use. Thus, measures for transforming potential users to innovators are described. The need for digital freedom is found to be the basic requirement of potential users.

Re-imagining Digital Leisure Networks Through Global Cities: A Metaphorical Journey

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-129
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Cities ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Migrant Laborers ◽  
New Information ◽  
Scant Attention ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The City

This paper examines the globalization and cosmopolitanism of digital leisure networks through the metaphor of urban parks within global cities. It makes the case for a more inclusive ecology of public leisure space by dismantling conventional boundaries between the park and the city. The article uses the metaphor of global cities to emphasize the hierarchies in digital leisure networks. These global cities function as command centers and as magnets for workers in the industrial, creative, and leisure fields. They also attract privileged groups as well as temporary and migrant laborers. Similarly, not all social networking sites share the same power and influence. While new information and communication technologies are eroding the boundaries between reality and fantasy, the real and the virtual, we should not forget that many of the world’s inhabitants reside in a pre-digital world and constitute an invisible community that has somehow slipped past the database that seemed to be omnipresent. Poverty, rural conditions, criminality, and perversion are accorded scant attention within the larger discourse on globalization through the internet and its leisure counterpart, the recreational social networks. In terms of the metaphor, this neglect would be much like studying cities without noting the vast slums in which as many as half of their inhabitants live, work and play. This paper offers a dialectical and metaphorical journey in order to make conceptualization of the city and the park, leisure and labor, and the virtual and the material richer by encompassing more of the marginal and the diverse.

Technology Adoption as a Student-Driven Learning Strategy

2017 ◽  
pp. 104-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Enhanced Learning ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

The use of technology for learning and teaching brings optimism and opportunity for education. It liberates both the teacher and the student in the scholarly enterprise by removing traditional boundaries and restrictions to knowledge. However, it also challenges us to consider the best possible uses of that technology for our students and, more fundamentally, our actions as educators. The term technology enhanced learning is used extensively throughout the educational world; it is the latest in an assortment of terms that have been used to describe the application of information and communication technologies (ICT) to learning and teaching. Through exhaustive literature review and grounded theory approach this chapter reflects on the teaching – technology nexus, the use of technology as a student driven learning strategy with focus on augmenting student learning. The findings indicate that there is a strong nexus between teaching and technology in today's world. Further, adopting technology would aid better to put students in the driver's seat.

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