Understanding and predicting compulsive smartphone use: An extension of reinforcement sensitivity approach

Chuang Wang; Matthew K. O. Lee; Zhongsheng Hua

Understanding and predicting compulsive smartphone use: An extension of reinforcement sensitivity approach

Chuang Wang, Matthew K. O. Lee, Zhongsheng Hua

Department of Information Systems

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review

4 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Compulsive smartphone use has received increasing attention due to its ubiquitous and disturbing outcomes. However, integrative research that investigates the process and possible antecedents of compulsive behavior in the use of smartphones remains limited. Based on an extensive review of literature on compulsive behavior, we define compulsive smartphone use in general and explain its specific differences from other compulsive behaviors. We propose a research model that uses the reinforcement sensitivity approach to provide a better understanding and explanation for compulsive smartphone use. Both craving and compensation lenses are systematically integrated into this theoretical foundation to identify the underlying mechanism of compulsive smartphone use. We further identify possible situational factors that influence reinforcement sensitivity from social, experiential, and technological perspectives. We believe such an integration of both craving and compensation mechanisms is of crucial importance for scientific and practical research.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2014)
Subtitle of host publication	Building a Better World Through Information Systems
Publisher	Association for Information Systems
Pages	1850-1861
Volume	3
ISBN (Print)	9781634396943
Publication status	Published - Dec 2014
Event	35th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2014): Building a Better World Through Information Systems - Auckland, New Zealand Duration: 14 Dec 2014 → 17 Dec 2014 http://archives.aisconferences.org/icis2014/ http://icis2014.aisnet.org/

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Conference	35th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2014)
Abbreviated title	ICIS2014
Place	New Zealand
City	Auckland
Period	14/12/14 → 17/12/14
Internet address	http://archives.aisconferences.org/icis2014/ http://icis2014.aisnet.org/

Research Keywords

Compulsive behavior
Feedback mechanism
Negative social influence
Perceived risk
Problematic IT use
Reinforcement sensitivity
Smartphone

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Wang, C, Lee, MKO & Hua, Z 2014, Understanding and predicting compulsive smartphone use: An extension of reinforcement sensitivity approach. in International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2014): Building a Better World Through Information Systems. vol. 3, Association for Information Systems, pp. 1850-1861, 35th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2014), Auckland, New Zealand, 14/12/14.

Understanding and predicting compulsive smartphone use: An extension of reinforcement sensitivity approach. / Wang, Chuang; Lee, Matthew K. O.; Hua, Zhongsheng.
International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2014): Building a Better World Through Information Systems. Vol. 3 Association for Information Systems, 2014. p. 1850-1861.

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