@inproceedings{KoesterKrasnovaTarafdar2022, author = {K{\"o}ster, Antonia and Krasnova, Hanna and Tarafdar, Monideepa}, title = {Visual normalization of the thin ideal}, series = {Wirtschaftsinformatik 2022 Proceedings: track 21}, booktitle = {Wirtschaftsinformatik 2022 Proceedings: track 21}, publisher = {AIS Electronic Library (AISeL)}, address = {[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar]}, pages = {17}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Visual Social Networking Sites (SNSs) enable users to present themselves favorably to gain likes and the attention of others. Especially, Instagram is known for its focus on beauty, fitness, fashion, and dietary topics. Although a large body of research reports negative weight-related outcomes of SNS usage (e.g., body dissatisfaction, body image concerns), studies examining how SNS usage relates to these outcomes are scarce. Based on the visual normalization theory, we argue that SNS content facilitates normalization of so-called thin- and fit-ideals, thereby leading to biased perceptions of the average body weight in society. Therefore, this study tests whether Instagram use is associated with perceiving that the average person weighs less. Responses of 181 survey participants confirm that Instagram use is negatively related to average weight perception of both women and men. These findings contribute to the growing body of research on how SNS use relates to negative weight-related outcomes.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KoesterBaumannKrasnovaetal.2020, author = {K{\"o}ster, Antonia and Baumann, Annika and Krasnova, Hanna and Avital, Michel and Lyytinen, Kalle and Rossi, Matti}, title = {Panel 1: to share or not to share}, series = {Proceedings of the 28th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS): ECIS 2020 Panels}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 28th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS): ECIS 2020 Panels}, publisher = {AIS Electronic Library (AISeL)}, address = {[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar]}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Data sharing requires researchers to publish their (primary) data and any supporting research materials. With increased attention on reproducibility and more transparent research requiring sharing of data, the issues surrounding data sharing are moving beyond whether data sharing is beneficial, to what kind of research data should be shared and how. However, despite its benefits, data sharing still is not common practice in Information Systems (IS) research. The panel seeks to discuss the controversies related to data sharing in research, specifically focusing on the IS discipline. It remains unclear how the positive effects of data sharing that are often framed as extending beyond the individual researcher (e.g., openness for innovation) can be utilized while reducing the downsides often associated with negative consequences for the individual researcher (e.g., losing a competitive advantage). To foster data sharing practices in IS, the panel will address this dilemma by drawing on the panelists' expertise.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GundlachKoesterKrasnovaetal.2020, author = {Gundlach, Jana and K{\"o}ster, Antonia and Krasnova, Hanna and Tarafdar, Monideepa}, title = {How messy is your news feed}, series = {Proceedings of the 28th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) : ECIS 2020 Research Papers}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 28th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) : ECIS 2020 Research Papers}, publisher = {AIS Electronic Library (AISeL)}, address = {[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar]}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Social Networking Sites (SNSs) are pervasive in our daily lives. However, emerging reports suggest that people are increasingly dissatisfied with their experience of SNSs News Feeds. Motivated by the cognitive load theory, the paper postulates that arrangement and presentation of information are important constituents of one's Facebook News Feed experience. Integrating these factors into the novel concept of 'perceived disorder', this paper hypothesizes that the perception of disorder elicited by the Facebook News Feed plays an important role in causing discontinuance intentions. Drawing on the Stressor-Strain-Outcome Model, we suggest that perceived disorder leads to SNS discontinuance intention and is partially mediated by SNS fatigue. The paper uses the responses of 268 Facebook users to investigate these relationships and introduces perceived disorder as a novel stressor. Besides adding to the existing body of literature, these insights are of relevance to internet service providers, policy makers and SNS users.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BergertKoesterKrasnovaetal.2020, author = {Bergert, Cora and K{\"o}ster, Antonia and Krasnova, Hanna and Turel, Ofir}, title = {Missing out on life}, series = {Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik : WI2020 Zentrale Tracks}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik : WI2020 Zentrale Tracks}, publisher = {GITO Verlag f{\"u}r Industrielle Informationstechnik und Organisation}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-95545-335-0}, doi = {10.30844/wi_2020_f1-bergert}, pages = {568 -- 583}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Mobile devices have become an integral part of everyday life due to their portability. As literature shows, technology use is not only beneficial but also has dark sides, such as addiction. Parents face the need to balance perceived benefits and risks of children's exposure to mobile technologies. However, no study has uncovered what kind of benefits and concerns parents consider when implementing technology-related rules. We built on qualitative responses of 300 parents of children aged two to thirteen to explore concerns about, and perceived benefits of children's smartphone and tablet usage, as well as the rules parents have developed regarding technology use. Findings point to concerns regarding children's development, as well as benefits for both children and parents, and ultimately to new insights about mobile technology mediation. These results provide practical guidance for parents, physicians and mobile industry stakeholders, trying to ensure that children are acting responsibly with mobile technology.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BaumKoesterKrasnovaetal.2020, author = {Baum, Katharina and K{\"o}ster, Antonia and Krasnova, Hanna and Tarafdar, Monideepa}, title = {Living in a world of plenty?}, series = {Proceedings of the 28th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) : ECIS 2020 Research Papers}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 28th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) : ECIS 2020 Research Papers}, publisher = {AIS Electronic Library (AISeL)}, address = {[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar]}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Inequality in the distribution of economic wealth within populations has been rising steadily over the past century, having reached unprecedented highs in many Western societies. However, this development is not reflected in people's perceptions of wealth inequality, as the public tends to underestimate it. Research suggests that inequality estimates are derived from personal reference groups, which, as we propose, are expanded by social network site (SNS) use. As content on SNSs frequently revolves around events of consumption, signaling enhanced overall population wealth, this study tests the hypothesis that SNS use distorts inequality perceptions downward, i.e., increases the perception of societal equality. Responses of 534 survey participants in the United States confirm that SNS use negatively predicts perceived inequality. The relationship is stronger the more SNS users perceive the content they encounter online as real, supporting the assumption that observing other people's behavior online lowers estimates of nationwide wealth inequality. These findings provide novel insights on inequality misperceptions by suggesting individuals' SNS use as a new predictor of perceived wealth inequality.}, language = {en} }