Essays about: "addictive"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 essays containing the word addictive.

  1. 1. Pornography – a supernormal stimulus of the modern age. A correlation study about problematic pornography consumption and personal self-concept.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Adam Havasi; Nicholas Róbertsson; [2024-02-06]
    Keywords : pornography; self-concept; consumption; psychology;

    Abstract : Sometimes called the drug of the new millennium, pornography with its intensity, privacy and availability, has all the conditions for being problematic and even addictive. The purpose of this study was to investigate problematic pornography consumption (PPC) and how it might be connected to self-concept. READ MORE

  3. 2. Time is Tik(Tok)ing: An Insight on Contemporary Media Consumer Behavior - An exploratory study on user-generated content’s potential impact on contemporary media consumption

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hilal Ahmad; Isak Rydén; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Media consumption; user-generated content; fast media; TikTok; addictive behavior; trends; media multitasking; social TV;

    Abstract : The drastic entrance and growth of TikTok during the last years have introduced new ways of consuming entertainment which has been adopted by individuals globally. Due to its novelty this type of media consumption is a rather understudies subject, which is why this study will explore new tendencies and behaviors occurring among consumers to provide inspiration for further research. READ MORE

  4. 3. From Minutes to Millions: Explaining the Link Between Time Scarcity and the Addicts of Microtransactions : A Quantitative Study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Sebastian Dietrichsteiner; Amir Hukic; [2023]
    Keywords : Randomized virtual cosmetics; Definite virtual cosmetics; Limited Time Scarcity; Purchase Intention; Theory of Planned Behaviour; Addictive Factors; Microtransactions; Gaming Industry; Gambling;

    Abstract : Microtransactions is a relatively new concept within the gaming industry witha very large monetary value for businesses. Companies utilize persuasivedesign strategies such as time-based scarcity in order to incentivize players tospend money on microtransactions which in turn creates addiction towardsmicrotransactions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Gambling mythologized : A multimethod qualitative study of U.S. sports betting advertising narratives

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Stig Janson; [2023]
    Keywords : Advertising; online sports betting; gambling advertising; qualitative content analysis; semiotic analysis; the American dream; semiotics; myth; representation;

    Abstract : Online sports betting is an industry that has seen a huge surge in popularity in the US since 2018, and the companies behind this surge have enjoyed exponential increases in profits. Accompanying the increased interest in and profits of online sports gambling is a large spike in advertisements created by companies that offer online sports betting services. READ MORE

  6. 5. Digital Nudges : Bringing Awareness of Excessive Consumption of Digital Content in Smartphone Users

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Omar Labombarda; [2023]
    Keywords : speculative design; social media addiction; gestures; disengagement;

    Abstract : The way we use interactive mobile technology everyday is changing the human cognitive landscape and how we are dealing with reality. In our daily life, SnT (Social-networking technology) has become something we cannot avoid using, as the need of being constantly updated and virtually connected to our social and working circle has prominently emerged. READ MORE