Sameha Alshakhsi
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View article: On the role of personality in attitudes toward AI: Do AI’s freedom of choice and social proof matter?
On the role of personality in attitudes toward AI: Do AI’s freedom of choice and social proof matter? Open
Personal factors have been examined in recent literature for their impact on attitudes toward AI, often treating AI as a single, uniform concept and using samples from one cultural group. To address this, we differentiate between two modal…
View article: LLM-D12: A Dual-Dimensional Scale of Instrumental and Relational Dependencies on Large Language Models
LLM-D12: A Dual-Dimensional Scale of Instrumental and Relational Dependencies on Large Language Models Open
There is growing interest in understanding how people interact with large language models (LLMs) and whether such models elicit dependency or even addictive behaviour. Validated tools to assess the extent to which individuals may become de…
View article: Psychological inoculation against problematic social media use among adolescents: An experimental study
Psychological inoculation against problematic social media use among adolescents: An experimental study Open
This research investigated whether an attitudinal inoculation intervention can build resistance against problematic social media use (PSMU) in adolescents. This experimental study assessed PSMU levels and attitudes toward PSMU before and a…
View article: On the Role of Personality in Attitudes Toward AI: Do AI’s Freedom of Choice and Social Proof Matter?
On the Role of Personality in Attitudes Toward AI: Do AI’s Freedom of Choice and Social Proof Matter? Open
Personal factors have been examined in recent literature for their impact on attitudes toward AI, often treating AI as a single, uniform concept and using samples from one cultural group. To address this, we differentiate between two modal…
View article: Contrasting and Predicting Social Media’s Role in Addictive Use and Well-Being
Contrasting and Predicting Social Media’s Role in Addictive Use and Well-Being Open
This paper explores the complex relationship between social media problematic use and their contribution to well-being. While social media platforms offer opportunities for connection, information access, and self-expression, concerns have…
View article: Artificial Intelligence vs. Users’ Well-Being and the Role of Personal Factors: A Study on Arab and British Samples
Artificial Intelligence vs. Users’ Well-Being and the Role of Personal Factors: A Study on Arab and British Samples Open
As we navigate an era defined by rapid technological advancement, the pervasive integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life prompts critical inquiries into its impact on individual well-being across different cultural conte…
View article: Attitudes Towards AI: The Interplay of Self-Efficacy, Well-Being, and Competency
Attitudes Towards AI: The Interplay of Self-Efficacy, Well-Being, and Competency Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing society, yet its widespread adoption is accompanied by significant ethical and societal concerns. Through a large survey, this study explores the complex interplay between self-efficacy, AI c…
View article: Working memory and the need for explainable AI – Scenarios from healthcare, social media and insurance
Working memory and the need for explainable AI – Scenarios from healthcare, social media and insurance Open
Explainable AI (XAI) is discussed as an important feature of AI systems that is required for professional, ethical and commercial reasons. XAI is particularly needed in AI systems that remain relatively closed, i.e. black box, on how to ma…
View article: Emerging Impact of Parental Internet Addiction on Adolescent Internet Use: A Cross‐Cultural Perspective
Emerging Impact of Parental Internet Addiction on Adolescent Internet Use: A Cross‐Cultural Perspective Open
The escalating global concern about internet addiction (IA) in adolescents has driven the necessity to investigate its predictors and their potential effects on youth development. We used a novel methodological approach to facilitate this …
View article: AI Competency and Perception of XAI Importance Versus Attitude Toward AI: Mediating Effects of Belief in XAI Availability
AI Competency and Perception of XAI Importance Versus Attitude Toward AI: Mediating Effects of Belief in XAI Availability Open
In this research, we hypothesize that attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI) are shaped by individuals’ perceived competence in using and managing it, as well as their assessment of the importance of AI’s understandability and trans…
View article: Analyzing the Interest in Digital Wellbeing Services: Are People More Willing to Pay for Them on Social Network Sites or Messaging Platforms? (Preprint)
Analyzing the Interest in Digital Wellbeing Services: Are People More Willing to Pay for Them on Social Network Sites or Messaging Platforms? (Preprint) Open
UNSTRUCTURED The prevalence of social network sites (SNS) and messaging platforms (MSG) has transformed the way people communicate, interact, and share knowledge, leading to economic and social transformations. However, concerns about dig…
View article: Willingness to pay for digital wellbeing features on social network sites: a study with Arab and European samples
Willingness to pay for digital wellbeing features on social network sites: a study with Arab and European samples Open
In recent years, concerns over the potential negative impacts of social network sites (SNS) on users’ digital wellbeing are on the rise. These concerns have sparked a growing demand for SNS to introduce changes to their business model and …
View article: How do Gender and Age Similarities with a Potential Social Engineer Influence One's Trust and Willingness to Take Security Risks?
How do Gender and Age Similarities with a Potential Social Engineer Influence One's Trust and Willingness to Take Security Risks? Open
This study investigates how age and gender similarity between individuals and potential social engineers affect the individuals’ trust and risk-taking behaviors. We crafted and face validated 16 personas, varying in demographics and visual…
View article: Analyzing the Interest in Digital Wellbeing Services: Are People More Willing to Pay for Them on Social Network Sites or Messaging Platforms?
Analyzing the Interest in Digital Wellbeing Services: Are People More Willing to Pay for Them on Social Network Sites or Messaging Platforms? Open
The prevalence of social network sites (SNS) and messaging platforms (MSG) has transformed the way people communicate, interact, and share information. However, concerns about digital wellbeing have arisen due to issues such as disclosure …
View article: Need for Affect, Problematic Social Media Use and the Mediating Role of Fear of Missing Out in European and Arab Samples
Need for Affect, Problematic Social Media Use and the Mediating Role of Fear of Missing Out in European and Arab Samples Open
The present study indicates that managing emotions could be an effective strategy to combat PSMU. In line with this and against the background of the data business model behind social media companies, we deem it to be of importance to mini…
View article: Do near-bedtime usage of smartphones and problematic internet usage really impact sleep? A study based on objectively recorded usage data
Do near-bedtime usage of smartphones and problematic internet usage really impact sleep? A study based on objectively recorded usage data Open
ObjectiveExisting research reporting an association between smartphone usage and sleep quality has often utilised subjective self-reported smartphone usage and sleep data. This paper aims to study the associations of objectively collected …
View article: Peer Review #2 of "The role of objectively recorded smartphone usage and personality traits in sleep quality (v0.2)"
Peer Review #2 of "The role of objectively recorded smartphone usage and personality traits in sleep quality (v0.2)" Open
Purpose:The proliferation of smartphones, accompanied by internet facilities, has contributed to a decrease in sleep quality over the last decades.It has been revealed that excessive internet usage impacts the physical and mental health of…
View article: Peer Review #1 of "The role of objectively recorded smartphone usage and personality traits in sleep quality (v0.1)"
Peer Review #1 of "The role of objectively recorded smartphone usage and personality traits in sleep quality (v0.1)" Open
Purpose:The proliferation of smartphones, accompanied by internet facilities, has contributed to a decrease in sleep quality over the last decades.It has been revealed that excessive internet usage impacts the physical and mental health of…