Explaining the link between technostress and technology addiction for social networking sites : A study of distraction as a coping behavior

Volume: 30, Issue: 1, Pages: 96 - 124
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Abstract
This paper investigates under what conditions stress from the use of SNS is linked to addiction to the use of the same SNS. Integrating three theoretical strands-the concept of feature-rich Information Technology (IT), the theory of technology frames, and distraction as a coping behaviour-we theorize two types of coping behaviours in response to stressors experienced from the use of SNS. These are - distraction through use of the same SNS and...
Paper Details
Title
Explaining the link between technostress and technology addiction for social networking sites : A study of distraction as a coping behavior
Published Date
Jan 1, 2020
Volume
30
Issue
1
Pages
96 - 124
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