Online Self-Disclosure Through Social Networking Sites Addiction: A Case Study of Pakistani University Students

Kanwal, Shamsa; Pitafi, Abdul Hameed; Akhtar, Sadia; Irfan, Muhammad

doi:10.7906/indecs.17.1.18

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“…H3 is validated by the current dataset. Several past studies validated that enjoyment feature of the technology is positively related with the intention to use (Kanwal, Chong, Pitafi, Akhtar, & Irfan, ; Kanwal, Pitafi, et al, ). In H4, we proposed that intention to use smartphone for learning has positive effect on actual usage.…”

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“…The hedonic setting of technology is necessary because the mere intrinsic enjoyment of using technology is a significant element of individual assessments and behaviors. Hedonic motivation has used previously different studies including the adoption of virtual games (Hamari, ), the intention of using social networking (Kanwal, Pitafi, et al, ), and virtual hotels (Mäntymäki & Riemer, ). Furthermore, hedonic motivation brings pleasure to the individual to use technology (Khatimah, Susanto, & Abdullah, ).…”

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“…First, according to the best knowledge of the author, this study is the first study in Pakistan that investigated the usage of the smartphone by students for academic purposes. Past studies focused on social networking addiction (Kanwal, Pitafi, et al, ) or social networking poor academic performance. Second, the current study provides advance knowledge related to smartphone, applications, and its usage as an academic purpose.…”

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“…Despite the numerous well‐documented benefits of smartphone usage for academic learning (Anshari et al, ), the researcher suggested that an individual uses specific technology for enjoyment and work purpose. Hedonic use is defined as the use of a smartphone, to exchange information, videos, games, and posts having fun and enjoyment for the intent of relaxing and time passing (Brandtzæg & Heim, ; Kanwal, Pitafi, Akhtar, & Irfan, ). Given the attractiveness of smartphone and their importance in students' academic usage, it is necessary to assess and identify the primary factors that promote smartphone usage.…”

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Understanding the academic learning of university students using smartphone: Evidence from Pakistan

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As the number of smartphone users have increased worldwide, research on the usage of the smartphone has received scholarly attention. However, different results were found in previous studies in different contexts. The main research question is whether adopting smartphones by students improve learning or generates interference. The purpose of this study is to examine the usage of smartphone among university students in Pakistan. Using a survey approach, data were collected from different universities/colleges of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. total, 585 entries was analyzed using SPSS 21.0 and AMOS 21.0 software. Results of analysis, validated most of the hypothesis showing the intention of Pakistani students towards smartphone usage for academic purpose. In addition, findings confirm that students' self‐efficacy related to a smartphone works as a moderating role of intention to use a smartphone for learning and actual usage of the smartphone. The current study has several implications in terms of smartphone usage and student academic performance. Limitations and implications of the study are also discussed in the last section.

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“…In view of the abovementioned benefits of ESM usage in the workplace, a critical question is how meta-knowledge be expanded using the ESM technology [26], [29], [48]. On the one hand, previous scholars have verified that frequent communication and mutual training are critical to build metaknowledge [37], [49], [50]. Additionally, Kanawattanachai and Yoo [51] asserted that digital communication among individuals improves meta-knowledge relative to face-toface communication.…”

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Improving Employee Agility Using Enterprise Social Media and Digital Fluency: Moderated Mediation Model

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The usage of enterprise social media (ESM) has rapidly increased in the workplace. Firms adopt the ESM platform for the knowledge sharing and work-related communication of employees. However, the efficient use of the ESM technology in the workplace remains a challenge for organizations and business leaders. Previous studies have inconsiderably focused on this domain of research. The existing research investigates the influence of ESM usage on employee agility through meta-knowledge considering the moderation role of digital fluency. Using 263 responses from Chinese employees, this study investigates how ESM usage improves employee agility through meta-knowledge. Results confirm that organizations can improve the meta-knowledge of employees through investment in the ESM technology and that ESM usage is significantly related to individual agility via meta-knowledge. Digital fluency strengthens the relationship between ESM usage and employee agility and supports the correlation between ESM usage and employee agility via meta-knowledge. Finally, on the basis of the results, the theoretical and managerial implications of the study are discussed. INDEX TERMS Meta-knowledge, digital fluency, employee agility, ESM usage.

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Cross‐border analysis of China– Pakistan Economic Corridor development project and local residence quality of life

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China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a megaproject, which directly and indirectly benefits the local community of two countries, namely, Peoples' Republic of China and Pakistan. The purpose of current research is to investigate the impact of CPEC development on the quality of life of local residents in China and Pakistan. We intend to investigate the perceptions of local community related to CPEC development, as policymakers of both countries argue the CPEC to be equally beneficial for the people of China and Pakistan. To test the proposed hypotheses, we collected primary data through a research survey conducted in Pakistan and China. In total, 410 Chinese respondents and 480 Pakistani respondents were included in the study. Most of the hypotheses were supported in both studies showing the positive attitude of the people of both communities towards CPEC project. Specifically, the perceived impact of CPEC has shown a significant effect on employment and quality of life in both samples. This research provides important suggestions and recommendations.

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Online Self-Disclosure Through Social Networking Sites Addiction: A Case Study of Pakistani University Students

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Understanding the academic learning of university students using smartphone: Evidence from Pakistan

Understanding the academic learning of university students using smartphone: Evidence from Pakistan

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