Online-specific fear of missing out and Internet-use expectancies contribute to symptoms of Internet-communication disorder [PDF]
Some of the most frequently used online applications are Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. These applications allow individuals to communicate with other users, to share information or pictures, and to stay in contact with friends all over the world ...
Elisa Wegmann +2 more
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A Systematic Review of Internet Communication Technology Use by Youth in Foster Care. [PDF]
This systematic narrative review of the literature reports on the experiences of foster youth regarding the use of Internet Communication Technologies (ICTs) such as social media, focusing only on studies that include youth voice.
Sage M, Jackson S.
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Linking Internet Communication and Smartphone Use Disorder by taking a closer look at the Facebook and WhatsApp applications. [PDF]
Introduction Smartphones are ubiquitous in the digital society. Although this powerful device is useful because it supports and simplifies many tasks in everyday life, a growing number of researchers is concerned that smartphones might have detrimental ...
Sha P +4 more
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Evaluating the impact of internet communication quality in human resource management on the productivity of construction projects. [PDF]
This research endeavors to examine the intricate relationship between human resource management and communication management in Iraqi construction projects, exploring their impact on project productivity.
Al-Aloosy KFQ, Mirvalad S, Shabakhty N.
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Is it beneficial to use Internet-communication for escaping from boredom? Boredom proneness interacts with cue-induced craving and avoidance expectancies in explaining symptoms of Internet-communication disorder. [PDF]
The use of online-communication applications including messengers (e.g. WhatsApp) or social networking services (e.g. Facebook) on the smartphone has turned into daily practice for billions of people, for example during waiting times.
Wegmann E, Ostendorf S, Brand M.
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Internet Communication Disorder and the structure of the human brain: initial insights on WeChat addiction. [PDF]
WeChat represents one of the most popular smartphone-based applications for communication. Although the application provides several useful features that simplify daily life, a growing number of users spend excessive amounts of time on the application ...
Montag C +10 more
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Internet-Communication Disorder: It's a Matter of Social Aspects, Coping, and Internet-Use Expectancies. [PDF]
Online communication applications such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter are some of the most frequently used Internet applications. There is a growing amount of individuals suffering diminished control over their use of online communication ...
Wegmann E, Brand M.
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Growth Dynamics of Patient-Provider Internet Communication: Trend Analysis Using the Health Information National Trends Survey (2003 to 2013). [PDF]
Background Communication is key in chronic disease management, and the internet has altered the manner in which patients and providers can exchange information. Adoption of secure messaging differs among patients due to the digital divide that keeps some
Tarver WL +6 more
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News recommending systems (NRSs) are algorithmic tools that filter incoming streams of information according to the users’ preferences or point them to additional items of interest.
Paschalia (Lia) Spyridou +2 more
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Resilience, a person's mental ability to deal with challenging situations adaptively, is an important life skill. Supporting students in building psychological resilience and coping during crises (with the COVID-19 pandemic being a prime example) is ...
Iolie Nicolaidou +2 more
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