Effects of Digital Media Use and Non-Use Motivations on Media Disconnection : An Experience Sampling Method Study

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The aim is to investigate how motivations for media use and non-use affect intentions and behaviors of disconnection.
Utilized experience sampling method for data collection over 7 days in daily life contexts
Simultaneously captured momentary state changes and stable personal differences
Analyzed data using multilevel modeling
Inter-individual differences had a larger impact on disconnection than intra-individual variability
Non-use motivations, particularly well-being and privacy protection, were significant predictors of disconnection intentions
Actual disconnection behavior was influenced by well-being, content avoidance, and status-seeking motivations
Media attitudes and usage habits moderated some disconnection behaviors

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Experience sampling method reveals motivations influence media disconnection behaviors, implying complex interactions.

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Kim et al. (2026) studied this question.

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