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Mun Joo Choi1,2, Seo-Joon Lee1,2, Sun Jung Lee1,2
1Department of Medical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|July 5, 2021
Summary
This study explores why people use smartphone management apps. Both regular and problematic users intend to use these apps, influenced by ease of use and security, though problematic users value security less.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Psychology
Background:
- Problematic smartphone use is a growing concern.
- Smartphone usage management applications aim to mitigate excessive use.
- Understanding user adoption factors is crucial for app effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the factors influencing users' behavioral intention to adopt smartphone usage management applications.
- To compare these factors between non-problematic and problematic smartphone user groups.
Main Methods:
- Online surveys were conducted with 511 smartphone users in South Korea (aged 20-60).
- The Technology Acceptance Model and Expectation-Confirmation Theory were adapted.
- Data were analyzed using SPSS and Amos, including group comparisons.
Main Results:
- Facilitating conditions and perceived security positively influenced behavioral intention in both user groups.
- Problematic smartphone users placed less importance on perceived security compared to non-problematic users.
Conclusions:
- Ease of use and security are key drivers for adopting smartphone management apps.
- Tailoring app design to address the specific needs and concerns of problematic users, particularly regarding security perceptions, may enhance adoption.
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