The technology of change is rapid, it is all encompassing, and it is inescapable. The question emerges in this swift acquisition of new technology – what is lost and what is gained? Traits such as social introversion and defensiveness can inhibit traditional styles of communication. It is believed that electronic communication tools can facilitate communication with certain personality traits a...

Prolonged sitting time is a potential health risk, not only for people with an inactive lifestyle, but also for those who do meet the recommended amount of physical activity. In this paper, we evaluate SitCoach, a mobile application to nudge people from their seats. The application is targeted to office workers. SitCoach monitors physical activity and sedentary behavior to provide timely feedba...

Instant Messaging ermöglicht das einfache und sofortige Versenden von Textnachrichten zwischen den Benutzern verschiedener Rechner. Allerdings hat Instant Messaging gegenüber anderen Werkzeugen der rechnergestützten Kommunikation, wie beispielsweise Email, gravierende Nachteile beim Zugriff auf vergangene Kommunikationsinhalte und bei strukturierter Kommunikation. In diesem Beitrag beschreiben ...

Instant messaging (IM) has changed the way people communicate with each other. However, the interactive and instant nature of these applications (apps) made them an attractive choice for malicious cyber activities such as phishing. The forensic examination of IM apps for modern Windows 8.1 (or later) has been largely unexplored, as the platform is relatively new. In this paper, we seek to deter...

Instant messaging (IM) is prevalent among employees who prefer efficient, semisynchronous communications. This study focuses on instant messaging and electronic communication autonomy in the workplace by examining its impact on job satisfaction and creativity. The study finds, based on a linear regression, that electronic communication autonomy influences job satisfaction and creativity, specif...

Instant messengers (IMs) have created an unprecedented shift in interpersonal communication. This study explores how users reappropriate instant messengers, their motivations, and the associated factors behind this behavior. We conducted a survey, with 81 responses, interviewed 14 participants to understand unexpected ways are used for purposes beyond communication, focusing on they Personal In...

Numerous threats have been identified when using social networks. The question is whether young people are aware of these negative impacts of online and mobile technologies. Will they identify threats when needed? Will they know where to get help? Students and school children were part of a survey where their behavior and use of Facebook and an instant messaging application MXit were studied. T...