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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Using the theory of interpersonal behavior to explain non-work-related personal use of the Internet at work

Mikko T. SiponenGregory D. Moody

subject

ta113Information Systems and Managementbusiness.industrymedia_common.quotation_subjectAffect (psychology)Work relatedInterpersonal behaviorManagement Information SystemsWork (electrical)PhenomenonThe InternetHabitbusinessPsychologySocial psychologyInformation SystemsSocial influencemedia_common

description

Non-work-related personal use of the Internet within organizations has received increased attention from scholars. We increase previous understanding of this phenomenon by proposing a novel model based on the theory of interpersonal behavior (TIB). The TIB includes previous researched constructs (i.e., attitudes, social influence, and intentions) as well as emotional factors, habits, and different sources of social influence. Our results (N=238) suggest that the model well predicts the use of the Internet at work for non-work purposes. Our results shed new light on the influence of habit, affect, role, and self-concept in the use of the Internet.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2013.04.005