Are smartphones really that bad? Improving the psychological measurement of technology-related behaviors

• Published in: Computers in human behavior Vol. 97; pp. 60 - 66
• Main Author: Ellis, David A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elmsford Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2019; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: Behavioral analytics; New technology; Psychometrics; Smartphones; Technology use; Technology utilization; Smartphones; Psychometrics; Behavioral analytics; Technology use

Understanding how people use technology remains important, particularly when measuring the impact this might have on individuals and society. To date, research within psychological science often frames new technology as problematic with overwhelmingly negative consequences. However, this paper argue...