scholarly journals Exploratory Study on the Relationships among Social Use of the Internet, Personality, and Well-Being

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 87-103
Author(s):  
Gyu-Dong Lee ◽  
Soon-Jae Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Social Use

The internet of things in upscale hotels: its impact on guests’ sensory experiences and behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Éric Pelet ◽  
Erhard Lick ◽  
Basma Taieb
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sensory Stimuli ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Affective Experiences ◽  
The Senses ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Hotel Managers ◽  
The Internet Of Things

Purpose This study bridges the gap between sensory marketing and the use of the internet of things (IoT) in upscale hotels. This paper aims to investigate how stimulating guests’ senses through IoT devices influenced their emotions, affective experiences, eudaimonism (well-being), and ultimately, guest behavior. The authors examined the potential moderating effects of gender. Design/methodology/approach Research conducted comprised an exploratory study, which consisted of interviews with hotel managers (Study 1) and an online confirmatory survey (n = 357) among hotel guests (Study 2). Findings The results showed that while the senses of smell, hearing and sight had an impact on guests’ emotions, the senses of touch, hearing and sight impacted guests’ affective experiences. The senses of smell and taste influenced guests’ eudaimonism. The sense of smell had a greater effect on eudaimonism and behavioral intentions among women compared to men. Research limitations/implications This study concentrated on upscale hotels located in Europe. Further research may explore the generalizability of the findings (e.g. in other cultures, comparison between high-end and low-end hotels). Practical implications Managers of upscale hotels should apply congruent sensory stimuli from all five senses. Stimuli may be customized (“SoCoIoT” marketing). IoT in hotels may be useful in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, as voice commands help guests avoid touching surfaces. Originality/value IoT can be applied in creating customized multi-sensory hotel experiences. For example, hotels may offer unique and diverse ambiances in their rooms and suites to improve guest experiences.

Older Adults and Their Internet Behaviors

2012 ◽  
pp. 608-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Mazur ◽  
Margaret L. Signorella ◽  
Michelle Hough
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Attitudinal Barriers ◽  
Cognitive Limitations ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Early research on older adult computer users focused on the possibility for technology to increase social interaction and alleviate loneliness. Subsequent research has been equivocal on the possible benefits of the Internet for well-being. Nonetheless, in spite of an initial “gray gap,” older adults are increasingly joining younger cohorts in using the Internet. Barriers to older adults’ use of the Internet remain, such as physical and cognitive limitations. Attitudinal barriers may exist, but it is unclear whether these result from lack of experience or differences in income or health status. Business researchers have found that older persons differ from other age groups in their Internet engagement patterns, including online buying. Future research directions include whether computers can improve cognitive functioning and quality of life, how to increase engagement levels, and if there will always be a lag in technology use among older adults.

scholarly journals Inequalities in the social use of the Internet of things: A capital and skills perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1344-1361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex van der Zeeuw ◽  
Alexander JAM van Deursen ◽  
Giedo Jansen
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Skills ◽  
The Social ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Social Use ◽  
Smart Things ◽  
Social Uses ◽  
The Internet Of Things

In this article, we set out to explain different types of social uses of the Internet of Things (IoT) using forms of capital and Internet skills. We argue that the IoT platform entices different manners of social communication that are easily overlooked when focusing on the novelty of smart “things.” How people use the IoT socially is crucial in trying to understand how people create, maintain, or absolve social relations in a networked society. We find inversed effects for social capital, income and education on private use, and on sharing IoT data with a partner. Sharing with acquaintances and strangers is predicted by cultural activities. Sharing IoT data with acquaintances can especially be attributed to social relations that escape the immediate household. We conclude that varying figurations of capital and Internet skills predict how the IoT is used socially.

Youth and Technology

2020 ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Gerrit I. van Schalkwyk ◽  
Joshua D. Golt ◽  
Wendy K. Silverman
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Socially Anxious ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Anxious Youth

Use of the Internet for interpersonal communication has dramatically altered the lives of youth. Awareness of the unique properties of this style of communication has given rise to both concern and optimism about its developmental consequences. Current findings suggest that the Internet may act to supplement offline relationships and offer some utility to socially anxious youth, with relatively limited evidence for adverse effects on psychological well-being. However, there continue to be concerns about how Internet-mediated communication may affect certain vulnerable groups. In addition, although this technology may provide a new platform for sharing of information, current data points to negative consequences for overall academic performance. Further study is indicated given the complexity of this area.

scholarly journals Exploring the form and function of dissident Irish Republican online discourses

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine Bowman-Grieve ◽  
Maura Conway
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Support Function ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Political Extremism ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Form And Function ◽  
Irish Republicanism ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
And Function ◽  
Significant Support

This article seeks to contribute to broadening the focus of research in the area of violent online political extremism by examining the use of the internet by dissident Irish Republicans and their supporters. The argument here is not that the internet substitutes face-to-face contacts amongst Irish Republicans, including violent dissidents, nor that it currently plays a central role in processes of radicalisation into violent dissident groups, but that it has an important support function in terms of providing an ‘always-on’ space for discussion, consumption, and production of Irish Republicanism and thus a potentially educative role in terms of introducing ‘newbies’ to violent dissident Republicanism while also acting as a ‘maintenance’ space for the already committed. This exploratory study considers the importance of these functions in the context of repeated suggestions that the dissidents have no significant support base or constituency as internet activity certainly gives the appearance of some such support.

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF CIBERCOMMUNICATING INDIVIDUAL DEPENDENCE

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 233-244
Author(s):  
Anatoliy Kononenko ◽  
Oksana Kononenko
Keyword(s):  
Computer Games ◽  
Online Auctions ◽  
Online Gambling ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Dependent Personality ◽  
The Social ◽  
Behavioral Features ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Social Use ◽  
Social Dependence

The article deals with the main approaches to the study of the problem of cybercommunicative personality dependence in domestic and foreign psychology. It is shown that the problem of psychological predisposition has not been studied in the foreign psychology, mainly the various aspects of the study of dependence, which are conducted in the main directions as an individual variable - cognitive, motivational, emotional and behavioral characteristics of the dependent personality and as a set of behavioral features. The problem of dependent personality is represented by several areas: dependence on the Internet, network gambling and other numerous varieties of dependence. Mostly dependence is seen as a consequence of interpersonal transactions within social groups that create the effect of "social dependence"; dependence as a set of behavioral features. In Ukrainian psychological science, in broad sense, addiction is seen as a specific way of thinking, perception and interpretation, of feeling and of the outside world. The main features of online dependencies are: obsessional passion for work at a computer (games, programming or other activities); pathological commitment to online gambling, online auctions or virtual purchases; Dependence on the social use of the Internet (chatting in chat, group games and teleconferencing), etc.

Cyberstalking

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Karen Paullet ◽  
Adnan Chawdhry
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Social Lives ◽  
The Law ◽  
Use Of The Internet

The internet has become a medium for people to communicate locally or globally in business, education, and their social lives. The increased use of the internet has created an impact on the number of online harassing/cyberstalking cases. This exploratory study of 121 undergraduate students seeks to examine the extent to which cyberstalking is prevalent. This study argues that cyberstalking and harassment will only decrease when the extent of the problem is fully understood and potential victims and law enforcement understand the protections necessary under the law.

scholarly journals Internet Dependency among University Entrants: A Pilot Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arjunan, N. K. ◽  
Moncy Edward
Keyword(s):  
Work Performance ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Academic Failure ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Remote Access ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Common Mental Health Problems ◽  
The Common ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Areas Of Interest

The use of the internet has expanded incredibly across the world over the last few years. The internet provides remote access to others and abundant information in all areas of interest. However, maladaptive use of the internet has resulted in impairment of the individual’s psychological well-being, academic failure and reduced work performance (Koet al., 2009; Fisher, 2010., Christakis, 2010; Chou et al., 2005; Young, 1998; Morahan& Schumacher, 2000; Scherer, 1997). Cao et al. (2007) reported internet addiction disorder (IAD) as one of the common mental health problems amongst Chinese adolescents which is currently becoming more and more serious.

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