Media effects researchers try to isolate elements of the communicator, channel, or message
that explain the impact messages have on receivers. One view of this process emanates …

Our study applied a uses and gratifications approach to investigate Twitter—an internet
medium and micro-blogging platform with both mass and interpersonal communication …

With a plethora of news outlets today, audiences have more choices than ever. Yet,
academic and professional understanding of news audiences from a uses and gratifications …

This article reports an empirical study on the composition and socio-economic background
of social support networks and their moderating role in explaining digital inequalities. It …

The ability to use information and communication technologies (ICT) is essential for private
and vocational participation in society. Although motivational facets play an important role in …

Although motivational factors play an important role in the development of information and
communication technologies (ICT) literacy, only few of the studies that have assessed ICT …

Background: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are gaining popularity in
South Africa; this includes the use of mobile phones and the Internet. Mobile phones also …

Objectives The study examined the predictive ability of selected demographic and socio-
psychological characteristics in explaining excessive mobile phone use (EMPU) behavior …

„Habit is not an easy concept”(Verplanken & Melkevik 2008, S. 23)–wenige andere Zitate
kommen mir nach fünf Jahren Arbeit an meiner Dissertation so wahr vor wie dieses …

This study examined the triadic relationship between expected outcomes, habit strength,
and mobile communication technology use and adoption within the model of media …