Abstract
This study examines the relationship among cyberloafing, personal traits, hbits and problematic technology use (PTU). Using survey data from 475 students across three U.S. universities, we tested a path model where cyberloafing mediates psychological traits and PTU. Results indicate serious cyberloafing, habit, and neuroticism significantly predict PTU. Gendered analyses reveal neuroticism drives cyberloafing. Furthermore, women’s serious cyberloafing strongly influences PTU whereas for men the hypothesis was not significant. Findings highlight behavioral and gender differences in technology misuse, offering insights for interventions.
Recommended Citation
Phillips, Brandis, "GENDER DIFFERENCES IN CYBERLOAFING AND PROBLEMATIC TECHNOLOGY USE" (2026). SAIS 2026 Proceedings. 2.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/sais2026/2