Online social networks as a source and symbol of stress: An empirical analysis

Maier C, Laumer S, Eckhardt A, Weitzel T (2012)

Publication Language: English

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2012

Book Volume: 2

Pages Range: 1399-1417

Conference Proceedings Title: Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS)

Event location: Orlando, FL, USA US

ISBN: 9781627486040

Abstract

This research examines the sources and consequences of stress when using online social networks (OSN). In a first step, the five OSN-induced stressors invasion, pattern, complexity, uncertainty, and disclosure are identified. In a second step, the Model of Continuous OSN Usage is developed in order to examine the influence of these five stressors. Therefore, the model is based on the Model of Adoption of Technology in Households and the Post-Acceptance Model. Results of an empirical analysis with 154 OSNs users reveal that 57 per cent of satisfaction and 64 per cent of continuous usage intention can be explained within the Model of Continuous OSN Usage. Notably, the five stressors have a higher strength of effect on satisfactions than the three attitudinal beliefs hedonic, utilitarian, and social outcomes altogether. In summary, the results offer a theoretical foundation for recent practical observations that OSNs are a source and symbol of stress.

Authors with CRIS profile

Sven Laumer Schöller Endowed Chair for Information Systems (Digitalization in Business and Society)

Involved external institutions

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg DE Germany (DE) Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Maier, C., Laumer, S., Eckhardt, A., & Weitzel, T. (2012). Online social networks as a source and symbol of stress: An empirical analysis. In International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) (Eds.), Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) (pp. 1399-1417). Orlando, FL, USA, US.

MLA:

Maier, Christian, et al. "Online social networks as a source and symbol of stress: An empirical analysis." Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), Orlando, FL, USA Ed. International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), 2012. 1399-1417.

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