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Measuring and analyzing the causes of problematic Internet use.
I-Ping Chiang1, Yung-Hsiang Su
1Graduate Institute of Information Management, National Taipei University, 151 Daxue Rd. Sanxia, Xinbei City, Taiwan. ipchiang@mail.ntpu.edu.tw
This study reveals how online trust and anonymity influence problematic Internet use. Factors like novelty, security, and efficiency impact user trust, leading to cognitive biases and potential Internet addiction.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Internet Studies
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Internet use is pervasive, altering daily behaviors.
- Understanding the drivers of problematic Internet use is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the causes of problematic Internet use.
- To investigate the relationship between online trust, sharing, anonymity, and cognitive biases.
Main Methods:
- Online survey conducted with 1,094 participants.
- Structural equation modeling analysis applied to collected data.
Main Results:
- Novelty, security, and efficiency positively influence online trust.
- Information and efficiency enhance online sharing and anonymity.
- Increased online trust correlates with cognitive bias in behavioral responsibility and Internet addiction.
- Attitudes towards online sharing and anonymity amplify cognitive biases related to copyright and behavioral responsibility, deepening Internet addiction.
Conclusions:
- Online trust is a significant mediator in the development of problematic Internet use.
- User attitudes towards online sharing and anonymity play a key role in shaping cognitive biases and addiction.
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