Track Co-Chairs
Paul Benjamin Lowry, Ph.D., Virginia Tech
Netta Livari, Ph.D., University of Oulu
Hee-Woong Kim, Ph.D., Yonsei University

Track Description
In today’s digital landscape, understanding user behavior and fostering engagement have become paramount for the success of information systems and technologies. The “User Behavior and Engagement” track explores the intricate and constantly evolving relationship between users and technology, examining how digital interfaces shape user actions, preferences, and experiences across various contexts.
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2025
Sunday, December 14th

A Solution or Usurper – How Relational Model Adaptive Conversational Agents Affect Loneliness?

Weiyu Wang, University of Oklahoma
Heshan Sun, University of Oklahoma
Matthew Jensen, University of Oklahoma
Jason B. Thatcher, Leeds School of Business

AI-Assisted Task Performance: The Moderating Role of Assistance Modality on Motivational Dynamics

Triparna de Vreede, University of South Florida
Lucas Memmert, Universität Hamburg

Avatars Under Pressure: Weight-Stigma and Strategic Avatar Selection in Virtual Worlds

Selena Han, Arizona State University
Reihane Boghrati, Arizona State University

Bridging Minds and Machines: A Construal-Congruence Perspective on Explainable AI

Hasan Mahmud, Rochester Institute of Technology

Can “AI” Repair Trust? Comparing Human-Like and System-Like Repair Strategies

Björn Konopka, TU Dortmund University
Manuel Wiesche, TU Dortmund University

Claiming vs. Automatic Rewards: Impact of Incentive Mechanism on Engagement and Consumption in Cloud Computing

Ke Xu, Tongji University
Wei HU, Tongji University
Zhongyun Zhou, Tongji University

Cognitive Consistency as a Facilitator of Perceived Persuasiveness and Continuance Intention in Digital Weight Management

Sharon Nabwire, University of Oulu
Renata Savian Colvero de Oliveira, University of Oulu
Heta Merikallio, University of Oulu
Markku Savolainen, University of Oulu
Janne Hukkanen, University of Oulu
Harri Oinas-Kukkonen, University of Oulu

Collaboration with Generative AI: Adaptive Structuration Across Shared and Individual Use Models

Jun Sun, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Md Rafiqul Islam, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ying Wang, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Comprehensive Exploration of Cognitive Style in Decision-making: Is it Single or Multidimensional?

Shenoli Perera, The University of Sydney Business School
Sebastian Boell, The University of Sydney Business School
Wynne W. Chin, The University of Houston

Decomposing the Mouse Cursor: Empirically-Derived Multi-Dimensional Metrics for Predicting User Behavior and Engagement

Christopher Coors, CIIS
Jeffrey Jenkins, Brigham Young University
Joseph S. Valacich, University of Arizona
Markus Weinmann, University of Cologne

Designing Gamified ERP Systems for User Engagement and Task Performance

Esi Adeborna, University of Massachusettes Lowell
Luvai F. Motiwalla, U MASS Lowell

Emotional Engagement by Design: A Feature-Based Taxonomy of Chatbot Companionship

Kendra Bittner, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Lisa Skrzyppek, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Nadine Kathrin Ostern, Centre for Future Enterprise

Faceless Supporters: Identifying Key Members in Entrepreneurial Mental Health Networks

Anne Radunski, Hasso Plattner Institute, University of Potsdam
Katharina Hölzle, University of Stuttgart

Feature-Specific Trust Calibration in Physical AI Systems

Alexander Stocker, Virtual Vehicle Research Center
Alexander Richter, Victoria University of Wellington
Nikolai Ebinger, Virtual Vehicle Research

Follow the Crowd? Understanding the Impact of a Heatmap Graph on User Engagement on a UGC Platform

Chengcheng Li, University of Rochester
Mikhail Lysyakov, University of Rochester

Fostering Trust and Engagement in AI-Powered Corporate Learning: Investigating the Role of Explainability

Oguz Selim Semir, Georg-August-Universität
Lynn Oesterwind, University of Göttingen
Aycan Aslan, University of Goettingen
Martin Adam, University of Goettingen

From Clicks to Cognition: Detecting Thoughtful Engagement in Digital Surveys Through Behavioral Metrics

Jeffrey L. Jenkins, Brigham Young University
Coleman A. Shuldberg, Brigham Young University
Joseph S. Valacich, University of Arizona
David Wilson, Brigham Young University
Paul A. Weisgarber, University of Arizona
David Kim, TCU

From Islands to Archipelagos: Theorizing Interdependencies-in-Use among Multiple Information Systems

Laura Kochendörfer, University of Passau
Jin P. Gerlach, University of Passau

From Reviews to Insights: Concept-based Variations of Textual Reviews for Explanations in Recommender Systems

Anna-Lena Glatzel, Ulm University
Maximilian Habla, Ulm University
Kilian Züllig, Ulm University
Steffen Zimmermann, Ulm University

GG or Rage Quit? The Effect of In-Game Peer Toxicity on Self-Toxicity in Competitive Online Gaming Across Sequential Matches

Sunan Qian, University of Notre Dame
Corey Angst, University of Notre Dame
Yoonseock Son, University of Notre Dame

How Online Reviews Should Be Summarized via AI to Facilitate Review Reading

Guangxu WANG, City University of Hong Kong
David (Jingjun) Xu, City University of Hong Kong
Stephen Shaoyi LIAO, City University of Hong Kong

In the Shadow of Depression: Understanding How It Shapes Human Decision-Making Reliance on Artificial Intelligence

Yaru Liu, University of Melbourne
Tingru Cui, University of Melbourne
Ofir Turel, University of Melbourne

Mind Over Machine: Navigating Human Metacognition When Using Generative AI

Laura Schneider, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Maria Kharlamova, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Modeling Word-Level Functions in Social Movement Discourse

Ridwan Amure, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Nitin Agarwal, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Not Everyone Feels the Same: Engagement Profiles and User Reactions to Reddit’s Great Ban

Ye Fan, Brunel University of London
Jung Min Jang, Brunel University of London
Habin Lee, Brunel University of London

PK Made Me Do It: Identity Strategy Adjustment in Competitive Live-streaming

Ziyang Huang, Southern University of Science and Technology
Haoming Kang, Southern University of Science and Technology
Ting Xu, Southern University of Science and Technology

Product Diversity and Visual Similarity in Retargeted Recommendations: A Field Experiment on Visual-Based Recommendation Systems

Dimitrios Tsekouras, Erasmus University
Zherui Yang, IE University

The Effect of Framing AI Characteristics on Trust and Reliance

Jobin Alexander Strunk, University of Hagen
Anika Nissen, University of Hagen
Stefan Smolnik, University of Hagen

Traditional versus Social Searching Amongst Gen Z: Preliminary Results on Perceptions and Future Use

Areesha Munira Norman, University of Canterbury
Anushia Inthiran, University of Canterbury

Trust Me, I'm Pawsome: Investigating the Double-Edged Signals of Pet-Themed Digital Campaigns

Cheuk Hang Au, Edith Cowan University
Chih-Yuan Chou, College of Commerce, National Chengchi University

Unlocking Memories: The Role of Cue-Dependent Retrieval in Enhancing Content Contribution

Mengke Li, Harbin Institute of Technology
Zili Zhang, Harbin Institute of Technology
Yingpeng Zhu, University of Macau,
Ziqiong Zhang, Harbin Institute of Technology

Unveiling the Influence of Social Comparison in User Engagement in Online Chat Groups for Check-ins

Jia WU, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Jianhua Jordan Yu, Lingnan University
Kai Lim, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

User Engagement with Online Deals: The Role of Discounts and Poster Status

Tong Wu, Western Kentucky University

What's in a Name? More Than a Rose: Social Discoverability and Familiarity in Online Matching

Sabari Rajan Karmegam, George Mason University
Jui Ramaprasad, University of Maryland