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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • The increasing prevalence of smart devices has led to more complex user interactions.
  • Excessive engagement with technology, particularly multitasking, raises concerns about behavioral addiction.
  • Existing research often focuses on single-media use, leaving a gap in understanding smart device multitasking behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a reliable scale for measuring excessive involvement in multitasking with smart devices.
  • To identify the underlying factors contributing to problematic smart device multitasking.
  • To differentiate excessive smart device multitasking from other forms of behavioral addiction.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an online questionnaire administered to 380 respondents.
  • Utilizing exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis on two distinct sample groups.
  • Statistical validation of a four-factor structure for the developed scale.

Main Results:

  • A robust four-factor structure was identified, demonstrating acceptable goodness of fit.
  • Factors include 'Obsession and neglect,' 'Problematic control,' 'Multitasking preference,' and 'Polychronic orientation.'
  • Excessive smart device multitasking exhibits unique traits compared to single-media excessive use.

Conclusions:

  • The developed scale effectively measures excessive smart device multitasking.
  • The identified factors highlight the multifaceted nature of this behavior, encompassing psychological and temporal aspects.
  • This research contributes to understanding behavioral addictions in the context of modern digital interactions.