Cell phone-induced ostracism threatens fundamental needs.
J Soc Psychol
; 158(4): 460-473, 2018.
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Cell phones are useful tools with both practical and social benefits. However, using them in the context of face-to-face conversations may be problematic. We consider this behavior a form of ostracism and test its effects on the satisfaction of basic psychological needs for belonging, self-esteem, control, and meaningful existence. In Study 1 participants who recalled a time in which a friend was checking a cell phone during a serious conversation reported feeling more ostracized (ignored and excluded), greater pain, and threat to basic needs than participants recalling a conversation without a cell phone interruption or a control event. Study 2 replicated and extended this effect: Cell phone-induced ostracism's effects were partially mediated by decreased feelings of relational evaluation, and threatened basic needs both in serious and casual conversation contexts. Findings from both studies also indicated that cell phone-induced ostracism hurts women more so than men.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Distancia Psicológica
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Aislamiento Social
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Teléfono Celular
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Emociones
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Relaciones Interpersonales
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Soc Psychol
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos