A Novel Feature-Based Evaluation Scheme for Managing Excessive Smartphone Usage
Authors: Ntalianis, Klimis 
Christoforou, Monica 
Kikili, Vasiliki 
Ntalianis, Filotheos 
Mastorakis, Nikolaos 
Publisher: International Association of Research and Science
Issue Date: 1-Jan-2020
Journal: International Journal of Economics and Management Systems 
Volume: 5
Keywords: Excessive / Problematic smartphone use, Smartphone addiction, User assistance, Feature evaluation
Abstract: 
Mobile phones have become an integral part and useful tool in people s daily lives. However, there are many issues related to the wrong usage of smartphones. In the literature it has been largely shown that the problematic smartphone use has severe impacts on several parts of users daily lives. In particular users suffer both psychologically and physically. Simultaneously, it appears that users are led to a sedentary life, while reducing their physical activities. Therefore, new studies and solutions are necessary to encourage and help users in reducing the time of using their mobile phone, for a healthier and better daily life. This paper evaluates the attitude of users in accepting new features in time management applications. It particularly it investigates which smartphone time-protection features are more helpful to assist users control the time they spend, using their devices.
ISSN: 2367-8925
URI: https://uniwacris.uniwa.gr/handle/3000/2726
Type: Article
Department: Department of Business Administration 
School: School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences 
Affiliation: University of West Attica (UNIWA) 
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