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11	Playing mind gamification : Theoretical evidence of addictive nature of gamification and identification of addictive game elements used in mobile application design Abbasi, Bushra Qazi, Awais, Samrah January 2022 (has links) Gamification is a modern concept that makes physical and digital activities engaging and enjoyable just like games. Game elements are added to mobile applications for user retention and engagement. One of the dark sides of gamification i.e., addiction is explored in this novel study in the context of mobile application design. It uses a mixed-method approach to lay the foundation of the relation between gamification and Smartphone Addiction, which is critically explained in a limited literature review using existing theories and studies on gamification. Interviews with behavioral experts confirm the psychological aspects of the research. The study also identifies game elements that contribute to smartphone addiction by a survey analysis of 269 participants. Results reveal Scrolling and Tapping as most addictive game elements. Some elements also show a statistically significant relationship with daily smartphone usage in hours. There are many effective applications of gamification, and in the context of mobile application design, it indeed helps to increase user engagement, however, there is an ethical need to reflect on what the exaggerated form of this engagement can lead to. As future research, a longitudinal study and experiments are suggested to find out this relationship with the use of empirical data. Gamification addiction game elements Self- Determination Theory (SDT) Smartphone Addiction (SA) Intrinsic Motivation (IM) Extrinsic Motivation (EM) Flow Five-Factor Model (FFM)/Big Five Model Hexad framework Human Computer Interaction Computer Sciences Datavetenskap (datalogi) Other Computer and Information Science Annan data- och informationsvetenskap
12	Mobile Apps and the ultimate addiction to the Smartphone : A comprehensive study on the consequences of society’s mobile needs Beckhusen, Benedict January 2016 (has links) The smartphone is omnipresent and is cherished and held close by people. It allows for constant connection within a digitally connected society, as well as for many other purposes such as leisure activity or informational purpose. Within the Information Systems studies deeper investigation is required as to what impact this “taken – for – granted” mobile access to information and mobile apps has for individuals and society and if a “technological addiction”can be developed when using the smartphone for everything during the day on such a constant basis. The aim of this study was to understand the role of the smartphone in society and to shed light on this unclear relationship between the constant use of a smartphone and its development towards an addictive quality. To reach a conclusion, in depth – interviews were conducted with participants about their relationship to the smartphone and their smartphone use based on questions derived from literature on mobile communication technologies and the types of digital addictions existing. The results are that the smartphone is a device that seamlessly integrates into our daily lives in that we unconsciously use it as a tool to make our daily tasks more manageable, and enjoyable. It also supports us in getting better organized, to be in constant touch with family and friends remotely, and to be more mobile which is a useful ability in today’s mobility driven society. Smartphones have been found to inhabit a relatively low potential to addiction. Traits of voluntary behaviour, habitual behaviour, and mandatory behaviour of smartphone use have been found. All of these behaviours are not considered a true addiction. In the end, it seems that the increase of smartphone use is mainly due to the way we communicate nowadays digitally,and the shift in how we relate to our social peers using digital means. Millenials Ubiqutious Mobile Technologies Impact of Smartphones on Society Mobile needs of Society Mobile Information Systems (MIS) Information Society Mobile Computing Social Apps Social Apps Addiction Smartphone Smartphone Addiction Technological Addiction Social Network Addiction Information Systems Media and Communication Technology Medieteknik Information Systems, Social aspects Arbetsmedicin och miljömedicin Substance Abuse Beroendelära Other Health Sciences Annan hälsovetenskap Other Computer and Information Science Annan data- och informationsvetenskap Human Aspects of ICT Mänsklig interaktion med IKT Information Systems, Social aspects

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Playing mind gamification : Theoretical evidence of addictive nature of gamification and identification of addictive game elements used in mobile application design

Mobile Apps and the ultimate addiction to the Smartphone : A comprehensive study on the consequences of society’s mobile needs