Journal
INFORMATION & MANAGEMENT
Volume 55, Issue 1, Pages 109-119Publisher
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.im.2017.05.001
Keywords
Social networking sites addiction; Distraction; Health; Social cognitive theory; Positive emotions; Performance
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Although previous research has explored the effects of social networking site (SNS) use in organizations, researchers have focused little on its negative consequences. This article attempts to fill this void by examining, through the lens of social cognitive theory, the extent SNS addiction impacts personal and work environments. The results, based on 276 questionnaires completed by employees in a large information technology corporation, show that addiction to SNSs has negative consequences on the personal and work environments. SNS addiction reduces positive emotions that augment performance and enhance health. SNS addiction fosters task distraction, which inhibits performance. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
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