Adapting to the new normal: Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on technology usage and human behaviour

Entertainment Computing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 51, P. 100726 - 100726

Published: May 22, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred increased reliance on technology, raising concerns about excessive screen time and its impact human behaviour. This study provides critical insights into the of technology usage, daily activities, social interactions among Australian adults. By employing Uses Gratifications Theory (UGT) as a theoretical framework, this research investigates motivations impacts behind these changes. Data were collected using cross-sectional online survey in middle 2020 (n: 515). Bivariate analyses revealed how individuals pursued gratifications during pandemic, linking pursuits to socio-demographic factors resulting behavioural During most participants preferred digital communication tools, spending significant media, streaming services, text messaging while increasing their use meeting platforms. Traditional forms entertainment declined popularity, whereas tools methods deemed essential, indicative evolving societal norms. Those aged 18–40, students, employed, males, singles/widows/divorcees, non-parents shifted device usage toward work study, 41+ females socialising entertainment. Younger participants, students creation mobile, tablet, PC for media games, older, parent opted TV, videos, outdoor activities. Relationship status influenced work-related with couples more likely leave home work. Students perceived less productive than face-to-face, unlike employed individuals. These findings highlight dynamic nature landscape, highlighting fundamental roles played by adaptability crises. Policymakers researchers should carefully consider various when investigating formulating strategies diverse groups, particularly light need adapt new normal pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Mobile phone introduction and social media use: an analysis of ADHD diagnoses

Applied Economics Letters, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 5

Published: Feb. 6, 2025

Language: Английский

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The Relationship between Smartphone Usage, Addiction, Life Satisfaction and Academic Performance in University Students in an Emerging Country

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Assessment of Knowledge and Outcomes of Nomophobia Among Students at a Selected Degree College in Riyadh

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: Volume 18, P. 667 - 678

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, is increasingly prevalent among university students, impacting their psychological well-being and academic performance. This study assesses level knowledge psychological, academic, social outcomes associated with nomophobia students at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, involving 350 undergraduate recruited via convenience sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaire adapted from Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). Statistical analyses, including statistics, Pearson correlation, multiple regression, conducted IBM SPSS. The majority participants (51.4%) exhibited moderate nomophobia. Higher scores significantly lower performance (r = -0.35, p < 0.001) greater distress, anxiety (mean score 5.2) panic when phone battery low 4.8). Regression analysis identified gender (β 0.28, smartphone ownership 0.20, 0.003) as predictors findings highlight nomophobia's negative impact on students' well-being, emphasizing need for educational interventions to promote healthier usage. Addressing through targeted strategies could improve overall student wellness.

Language: Английский

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Association between Smartphone Addiction and Sedentary Behaviour amongst Children, Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 184, P. 128 - 139

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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A closer look at the impact of social semiotics and smartphone photography on Iranian English learners’ oral proficiency

Computer Assisted Language Learning, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 31

Published: April 10, 2025

Language: Английский

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Preventing performance dips at the intersection of Nomophobia and behavioral regulation in organizations: an experimental study

Journal of economic and administrative sciences., Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Purpose This study uncovers interdependent mechanisms triggered by excessive use of mobile phones which lower the performance individuals in business organizations. The quantum cognitive and attentional fluctuations caused Nomophobia-induced impulsive phone that degrades job is focus this for suggesting realistic regulatory measures. Similarly, threshold allowable smartphone was determined as a foundation to strike balance between adverse psycho-behavioral implications blanket ban policy overload unregulated usage. Design/methodology/approach Adopting quasi-experimental design, sample 159 working six different organizations tested under dissimilar conditions using variety experimental interventions. Participants were subjected intensity planned interruptions inciting responses through sets short message services (SMS), messages on Whatsapp, X (formerly twitter), Instagram emails. main data obtained from experiment comprised 636 test performances 5,724 reactive smartphones along with 642 video recordings supplementary evidence. Findings analysis revealed five underlying inter-related impacting individuals, i.e. slow-down processing, increased temptation peripheral activities/side scrolling, widened lag refocus, depletion short-term memory reduced attention span. strength relationships Nomophobia significantly varied Based identified mechanisms, suggested certain measures minimize negative effects Research limitations/implications based comparatively smaller size (total 159, 27 each organizations). Though sufficient, yet, could have been little larger. Practical adopted regulating has found adversely affect more than phone. Using thrice an hour (1–2 min each) negligible performance. Allowing at workplace (except highly hazardous areas) can reduce stress, anxiety depression Nomophobia. Social To meeting social need, workers may not be denied facility workplace, except areas allow them remain connected accessible. suggests viable regulate without depriving vital facility. Originality/value unique it data, contrary most studies relying self-report methods collection. degrade due (induced Nomophobia) explored how impact propagated known. affects negligibly. Organizations adopting increase stress (Nomophobia) harmful

Language: Английский

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Portable dual-mode detection and visual quantification of terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase activity in cells using smartphone

Sensors and Actuators B Chemical, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 427, P. 137180 - 137180

Published: Dec. 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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