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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Existing research on self-reflection technology use is often outdated, fragmented, and narrowly focused.
  • A comprehensive understanding of current self-reflection practices across the general population is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate contemporary technology utilization for self-reflection in a broad population sample.
  • To identify patterns and correlations between self-reflection, technology use, and demographic factors.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a large-scale online survey of 998 internet users in the United Kingdom.
  • Performed follow-up qualitative interviews with 20 participants to gain deeper insights.
  • Utilized a validated scale to measure self-reflection capabilities.

Main Results:

  • Individuals with higher self-reflection scores engage in a wider range of reflective activities.
  • Men reported greater technology access and use for self-reflection, yet women scored higher on self-reflection.
  • High self-reflectors exhibit experimental approaches, using heuristics and analogue tools, with strategic technology use.

Conclusions:

  • Self-reflection practices are diverse and influenced by individual differences and stress levels.
  • Technology is used selectively by high self-reflectors, often complementing analogue methods.
  • Understanding these nuances is crucial for designing effective technology-supported self-reflection tools.