The urge to check social networking sites: antecedents and consequences

T.K.H. Chan, C.M.K. Cheung, Z.W.Y. Lee, T. Neben

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Abstract

Social networking sites (SNSs), combined with the rapid growth trajectory of mobile devices, and widespread deployment of mobile data services, have evolved as a primary platform for daily social interaction. While the majority of users enjoy frequent interactions with their friends and family members, some users suffer from incessant urges to check up on the lives of others on their social networks. In the last decade, the use of SNSs has received much attention in the IS literature. Not until recently, researchers have begun to examine the dark side of using SNSs. In this study, we attempt to advance existing literature by exploring the role of urges in the context of SNSs. Particularly, we propose a research model that examines the antecedents and consequences of the urge to check SNSs. We will test the model with SNS users using structural equation modeling. We believe that current work will enrich the existing literature on the dark side of SNS use, and raise the awareness in the community regarding this emerging phenomenon.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceeding of the 19th Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS 2014)
PublisherAIS Electronic Library
ISBN (Print) 9789888353224
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2014
Externally publishedYes

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