Unsafe Texting And Socially Problematic Texting: Need For Cognition As An Underlying Predictor

Abstract

As texting becomes the dominant medium for communication, problematic and unsafe texting habits arise. Understanding who is more likely to engage in problematic texting can give insight into the underlying traits driving these behaviors. The current exploratory study investigated the extent to which texting habits were correlated with an individual difference measure, the Need for Cognition scale. Results indicated endorsement of certain texting behaviors is inversely related to an individual's need for cognition, or the extent to which a person enjoys and engages in thinking. In particular, texting behaviors related to safety (e.g., texting while walking), avoidance texting (e.g., texting while in a new place), negative behaviors (e.g., texting to insult or gossip), and health (e.g., waking up to respond to texts) were correlated negatively with stronger need for cognition. These and other texting behaviors have human factors implications of health, safety, and interpersonal relations.

Publication Date

1-1-2015

Publication Title

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Volume

2015-January

Number of Pages

971-975

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/1541931215591279

Socpus ID

84981734317 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84981734317

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