Information and Communication Technology: Affects on U.S. College Students

Objectives: To identify information and communication technology’s (ICT) intrusiveness on college students by determining usage patterns and exploring affects on perceived stress. Methods: Questions related to demographics, ICT behavior and stress were used to measure perceived stress, ICT-related s...

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Main Authors: Michael Massimini, Michael Peterson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Masaryk University 2009-06-01
Series:Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberpspace
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Online Access:https://cyberpsychology.eu/article/view/4220
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Summary:Objectives: To identify information and communication technology’s (ICT) intrusiveness on college students by determining usage patterns and exploring affects on perceived stress. Methods: Questions related to demographics, ICT behavior and stress were used to measure perceived stress, ICT-related stress, and relationships between these variables among undergraduate college students (N=300). Results: Students preferred non-personal communication, and relationships were identified between ICT, being late for class, losing sleep, and stress. Conclusion: This investigation found ICT as a major intrusion affecting sleep, time management, and perceived stress as well as implications in students’ communication
ISSN:1802-7962