• A Quantum of Self: A Study of Self-Quantification and Self-Disclosure 

      Maltseva, Kateryna; Lutz, Christoph (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      An increasing number of people are tracking their fitness activities, work performance and leisure experiences using body sensors (e.g., wrist-bands or smart watches) and mobile applications. This trend, referred to as ...
    • Finding Meaning in a Hopeless Place? The Construction of Meaningfulness in Digital Microwork 

      Kost, Dominique; Fieseler, Christian; Wong, Sut I (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      New forms of employment centered on the completion of simple and atomized tasks, such as online microwork, raise the question of the possible gratifications that could be derived from such work when compared to more ...
    • 'What lies behind the filter?’ Uncovering the motivations for using augmented reality (AR) face filters on social media and their effect on well-being 

      Javornik, Ana; Marder, Ben; Barhorst, Jennifer Brannon; McLean, Graeme; Rogers, Yvonne; Marshall, Paul; Warlop, Luk (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Augmented reality (AR) filters are a popular social media feature affording users a variety of visual effects. Despite their widespread use, no research to date has examined either ‘why’ people use them (i.e., motivations) ...
    • Who Trusts Social Media? 

      Warner-Søderholm, Gillian; Bertsch, Andy; Sawe, Everlyn; Lee, Dwight; Wolfe, Trina; Meyer, Josh; Engel, Josh; Fatilua, Uepati Normann (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Trust is the foundation of all communication, yet a profound question in business today is how can we psychologically understand trust behaviors in our new digital landscape? Earlier studies in internet and human behavior ...
    • With a little help of my peers. The supportive role of online contacts for the unemployed 

      Fieseler, Christian; Meckel, Miriam; Müller, Severina (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)
      Unemployment is an unfortunate reality, whose overcoming often depends on social support, among other factors. Online social media, such as social network sites and communities, may offer an additional source of such ...