Online identity interruption: Antecedents and psychological distress

Ben C.F. Choi, Jie Yu, Liwei Xin

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Abstract

This proposed study aims to understand how online identity interruption can impact psychological distress and how psychological distress drives avoidance intention and approach intention in using online social networks. Drawing on the identity interruption theory as the theoretical lens, we plan to focus on two key technological characteristics of online social networks, namely network similarity and social readership. To better understand the psychological impact of online identity interruption, we will rely on the psychological contract violation perspective to focus on the cognitive aspect and emotional aspect of psychological distress. We plan to operationalize the research model by conducting a laboratory experiment in which participants will be asked to evaluate an involuntary embarrassing exposure that is published with varies settings of network similarity and social readership. Expected implications are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 International Conference on Information Systems, ICIS 2016
PublisherAssociation for Information Systems
ISBN (Electronic)9780996683135
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event2016 International Conference on Information Systems, ICIS 2016 - Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 11 Dec 201614 Dec 2016

Publication series

Name2016 International Conference on Information Systems, ICIS 2016

Conference

Conference2016 International Conference on Information Systems, ICIS 2016
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityDublin
Period11/12/1614/12/16

Keywords

  • Online identity interruption
  • Online social networks
  • Psychological distress

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Information Systems

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