Mobile Phone Addiction

2015 ◽  
pp. 640-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Leung ◽  
Jingwen Liang
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Addictive Behavior ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Clear Definition ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Mobile Phone Technology ◽  
Mobile Phone Addiction ◽  
Psychosocial Perspective ◽  
Definition Of

This article reviews the literature on mobile phone addiction, the excessive use of mobile phone technology, which is an impulse control disorder with negative social and psychological consequences. It provides a clear definition of mobile phone addiction, along with its theoretical origin, diagnostic criteria for assessment, and an identification of the symptoms and consequences of addictive behavior. More importantly, it summarizes key predictors of this addictive behavior from a psychosocial perspective. The article also points out potential relationships between mobile phone addiction and other social behaviors. Finally, it discusses limitations of the assessment criteria for mobile phone addiction and makes suggestions for future research.

A Study of Online Purchasing Intention During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Lebanese Context

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-33
Author(s):  
Nasser Fathi Easa ◽  
Soumaya Mounir Kaakour
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Website Quality ◽  
Online Purchase ◽  
Mobile Phone Addiction ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to investigate the impact of selected factors (website quality, website brand, trust, SNS usage through mobile application, eWOM, and mobile phone addiction) on online purchase intention during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also investigates the mediating impact of trust on the association between website quality, website brand, and online purchase intention. Data were collected from 226 Facebook users in Lebanon. The hierarchical regression analysis was used to evaluate the impact of these factors on online purchase intention. The results show that only website brand and mobile phone addiction were significantly related to online purchase intention. It was also found that trust does not have a mediation effect on the relationship between website brand and online purchase intention. However, trust can be considered as a partial mediator of the relationship between website quality and online purchase intention. Finally, practical implications are discussed. Then directions for future research are presented.

The Use of Mobile Phone Technology to Support People with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

2015 ◽  
pp. 1514-1530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristie Asaro-Saddler ◽  
Diana Akhmedjanova
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Mobile Phone Technology ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Socialization Skills

The increasing accessibility and utilization of mobile phone technology has greatly enhanced the lives of many individuals, including those with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In this article the authors provide a comprehensive review of the literature in the use of mobile phone technology to deliver interventions to support the communication skills, socialization skills, and academic skills of individuals with ASD. The majority of the studies reviewed in this emerging field indicate the potential effectiveness of mobile technology as a medium to deliver interventions; however, additional research in this field is warranted. Implications for practitioners and researchers, along with potential areas for future research, will be discussed.

Mobile phone – life partner to children and youth

2019 ◽  
Vol 579 (4) ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Ewa Dziubak
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Final Part ◽  
Mobile Phone Addiction ◽  
Typical Behaviour ◽  
Definition Of

The mobile phone has become an inseparable ‘life partner’ and a reason of appearance of new forms of people’s behaviour, as well as new means of communication, which influence social life. Undoubtedly, benefits related to possessing and using a mobile phone are significant, however, it is crucial to remember about threats which result from inappropriate usage of mobile phones, especially by children and the youth. The article focuses on excessive usage of mobile phones and their influence on a young man. The matter of the analysis are interpretations of the definition of addiction and the mobile phone is indicated as a source of mental addiction. Kinds of mobile phone addiction are characterised, as well as typical behaviour features of an addicted person. The article is an attempt of presenting results of an inappropriate usage of mobile phones, phonoholism, by children and the youth, as well as adult people. In its final part the article presents cogitations of a schoolgirl upon the phenomenon of phonoholism and its influence on a young man.

Political Corruption in America: A Search for Definitions and a Theory, or If Political Corruption Is in the Mainstream of American Politics Why Is It Not in the Mainstream of American Politics Research?

1978 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 974-984 ◽  
Author(s):  
John G. Peters ◽  
Susan Welch
Keyword(s):  
American Politics ◽  
Political System ◽  
Political Corruption ◽  
State Legislators ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Political ◽  
Public Official ◽  
Clear Definition ◽  
The Public ◽  
Definition Of

Lack of a clear definition of political corruption has limited its systematic study by analysts of American politics. This article offers a conceptual framework with which to view corruption. A corrupt act is categorized by its four components: the donor, the favor, the public official and the payoff. For each component, propositions about perceived corrupt and noncorrupt elements can be formulated and tested. The usefulness of this scheme in analyzing attitudes about corruption is demonstrated with data from state legislators. Finally, the article suggests some future research possibilities using this scheme to compare elites and public or other groupings in the political system.

Putting the Pieces Together: A Review of HR Differentiation Literature and a Multilevel Model

2021 ◽  
pp. 014920632098728
Author(s):  
Elise Marescaux ◽  
Sophie De Winne ◽  
Lieven Brebels
Keyword(s):  
Multilevel Model ◽  
Diversity Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
The Social ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Inclusion Theory ◽  
Definition Of

Inspired by a pursuit of higher returns on human resource management (HRM) investments as well as a trend towards the individualization of HRM, several scholars have focused on the phenomenon of HR differentiation, that is, the differential allocation of resources across employees through the use of HRM practices. Yet, different definitions and angles to study HR differentiation have been used. As a result, ambiguities render it difficult to compare research findings and draw meaningful conclusions about HR differentiation and its consequences. Based on a systematic analysis of 164 articles from five different research streams (i.e., strategic HRM, talent management, i-deals, pay dispersion, and diversity management literatures), we identify four properties of HR differentiation (its basis, formalization, resource, and purpose) and propose a more fine-grained definition of the construct. Next, drawing from optimal distinctiveness–based inclusion theory, we develop an integrated multilevel model with propositions that helps explain the social psychological consequences of HR differentiation at three integrated levels of analysis (employee, workgroup, and organization). Subsequently, we derive an agenda for future research. In doing so, we contribute by developing a common language for scholars with different disciplinary backgrounds and inspire future research on HR differentiation.

On Definitions of the Learning Organization: Toward a New Definition of Learning Organization

2019 ◽  
pp. 136-148
Author(s):  
Hong T. M. Bui
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Learning Organization ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Learning Culture ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Clear Definition ◽  
Uncertain Environment ◽  
Systems Learning ◽  
Definition Of

Despite a large body of literature on learning organization, a clear definition of learning organization has proved to be elusive over the years. This chapter critically reviews several “mainstream” as well as less frequent definitions to develop a broader understanding of the conceptualization of learning organization. As a result of the analysis, a comprehensive definition of learning organization is developed for future use. A learning organization is an organization in which a supportive learning culture and structure are strong enough to enable learning mindsets and systems learning across the organization to constantly transform and innovate itself for sustainable development in a complex and uncertain environment. At the same time, this chapter indicates possible venues for future research in the learning organization field.

scholarly journals Predictors of Problematic Smartphone Use: An Examination of the Integrative Pathways Model and the Role of Age, Gender, Impulsiveness, Excessive Reassurance Seeking, Extraversion, and Depression

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lewis Mitchell ◽  
Zaheer Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Problematic Smartphone Use ◽  
Reassurance Seeking ◽  
Mobile Phone Technology ◽  
Excessive Reassurance Seeking ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
Pathways Model

Background: The progression of mobile phone technology has led to the development of multi-functional smartphones providing access to features such as social media, e-mail, and videos alongside the basic functions of a mobile phone. Increasing amounts of research has explored the potential addictive nature of smartphones to develop a theoretical framework that describes personality factors related to problematic use. The present study examined the Integrative Pathways Model and the effect of age, gender, impulsiveness, excessive reassurance seeking, extraversion, and depression on problematic smartphone use. Method: A total of 147 smartphone users (mean age = 30.96, SD = 12.97, 69.4% female) completed an online survey comprising of measures of problematic smartphone use, excessive reassurance seeking, extraversion, depression, and impulsiveness. Results: Age, impulsiveness, excessive reassurance seeking, and depression were all significantly related to problematic smartphone use, however extraversion was not significantly related. Furthermore, age and impulsiveness were significant independent predictors of problematic smartphone use. No gender differences were found. Conclusions: The findings presented several factors that predict problematic smartphone use, implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals The Effects of Wireless Mobile Phone Technology on Economic Growth in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1(J)) ◽  
pp. 7-21
Author(s):  
Onochie Jude Dieli ◽  
Mika Kato ◽  
Gbolahan Solomon Osho ◽  
Oluwagbemiga Ojumu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Telecommunications Industry ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Mobile Phone Technology ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
State Economic Growth

The market in the telecom industry is often segmented into three categories namely long distance, local and wireless services. In their survey, Green and Teece (1998) used this approach to study the telecom market segmentations of the United Kingdom, Australia, United States and New Zealand. In line with its policy of openness, transparency, fairness and participatory regulation, the commission informed stakeholders in September 2012 of its intent to conduct a study on the level of competition in the relevant markets of Nigeria’s Telecommunications Industry. It held meetings with a cross section of industry operators. This study shows that as the availability of mobile phone technology increases, the volume of import increases and more technology is transferred. Thus, the findings by Freund and Weinhold (2002, 2004) and Arrow (1969) are reconfirmed by the study’s empirical result. Therefore, technology helps to reduce distributional inequality of economic benefits. In fact, this does not necessarily imply reduction in inequality among rich and poor classes of these societies in the respective rich and poor states. The finding suggests that the availability of mobile phone technology increases state economic growth by different marginal weights. However, these marginal weights statistical significance across the states in both 90% and 95% confidence intervals could not be ascertained because the covariance has to be estimated using bootstrap. It is therefore left for future research.

The Cyber Domains

2019 ◽  
pp. 717-739
Author(s):  
Robert Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Intrusion Detection ◽  
Ecological Validity ◽  
Cognitive Task ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Clear Definition ◽  
Work Roles ◽  
Detection Software ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Different Levels

In this chapter, the historical and continuing evolution of the cyber domains, and how current research in cyber expertise can be operationalized, are described. Research into cyber expertise is in its infancy; in fact, there is no clear definition of what constitutes cyber expertise or how it may be unique when compared to other technical fields. The work roles of cyber operators are described and results from cognitive task analyses of their workplace are reviewed. The chapter then reviews several paradigms in detail including experiments using simulated intrusion detection software to study different levels of expertise and how information is shared between multiple teammates in these environments. Finally, some candidate topics for future research are presented, including the use of realistic synthetic environments to study cyber operations with more ecological validity.

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