Exploration of vulnerability factors of digital hoarding behavior among university students and the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism

In light of the rapidly evolving digital landscape, there is an increasing need to explore digital hoarding behavior. This need is driven by concerns regarding its intricate psychological foundations and its impact on individuals within our technology-centric society. This research investigates the...

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Main Authors: Zaremohzzabieh, Zeinab, Abdullah, Haslinda, Ahrari, Seyedali, Abdullah, Rusli, Md Nor, Siti Maryam
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Published: SAGE Publications 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/106221/
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20552076241226962
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spelling my.upm.eprints.1062212024-06-16T03:08:35Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/106221/ Exploration of vulnerability factors of digital hoarding behavior among university students and the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism Zaremohzzabieh, Zeinab Abdullah, Haslinda Ahrari, Seyedali Abdullah, Rusli Md Nor, Siti Maryam In light of the rapidly evolving digital landscape, there is an increasing need to explore digital hoarding behavior. This need is driven by concerns regarding its intricate psychological foundations and its impact on individuals within our technology-centric society. This research investigates the influence of various factors, including the fear of missing out, emotional attachment, information overload, and decision fatigue, on digital hoarding behaviors among university students in Iran. Additionally, the study examines the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism in these relationships. The study involved 275 university students (mean age = 21.62 years; standard deviation = 2.28 years; 65.6% female) selected from four universities in Iran. The data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results revealed that the fear of missing out, emotional attachment, information overload, and decision fatigue significantly predict university students’ digital hoarding behavior. Moreover, the findings highlighted the moderating effect of maladaptive perfectionism on the association between emotional attachment and digital hoarding behavior. This suggests that individuals with higher levels of maladaptive perfectionism exhibit amplified digital hoarding tendencies when emotionally attached to their digital data. This study provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and digital hoarding tendencies. These findings have practical implications for educational institutions and mental health professionals, as they can help in developing targeted strategies and interventions to manage digital hoarding behavior in university freshmen and promote healthier digital habits. SAGE Publications 2024-01 Article PeerReviewed Zaremohzzabieh, Zeinab and Abdullah, Haslinda and Ahrari, Seyedali and Abdullah, Rusli and Md Nor, Siti Maryam (2024) Exploration of vulnerability factors of digital hoarding behavior among university students and the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism. Digital Health, 10. pp. 1-16. ISSN 2055-2076; ESSN: 2055-2076 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20552076241226962 10.1177/20552076241226962
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description In light of the rapidly evolving digital landscape, there is an increasing need to explore digital hoarding behavior. This need is driven by concerns regarding its intricate psychological foundations and its impact on individuals within our technology-centric society. This research investigates the influence of various factors, including the fear of missing out, emotional attachment, information overload, and decision fatigue, on digital hoarding behaviors among university students in Iran. Additionally, the study examines the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism in these relationships. The study involved 275 university students (mean age = 21.62 years; standard deviation = 2.28 years; 65.6% female) selected from four universities in Iran. The data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results revealed that the fear of missing out, emotional attachment, information overload, and decision fatigue significantly predict university students’ digital hoarding behavior. Moreover, the findings highlighted the moderating effect of maladaptive perfectionism on the association between emotional attachment and digital hoarding behavior. This suggests that individuals with higher levels of maladaptive perfectionism exhibit amplified digital hoarding tendencies when emotionally attached to their digital data. This study provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and digital hoarding tendencies. These findings have practical implications for educational institutions and mental health professionals, as they can help in developing targeted strategies and interventions to manage digital hoarding behavior in university freshmen and promote healthier digital habits.
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author Zaremohzzabieh, Zeinab
Abdullah, Haslinda
Ahrari, Seyedali
Abdullah, Rusli
Md Nor, Siti Maryam
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Abdullah, Haslinda
Ahrari, Seyedali
Abdullah, Rusli
Md Nor, Siti Maryam
Exploration of vulnerability factors of digital hoarding behavior among university students and the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism
author_facet Zaremohzzabieh, Zeinab
Abdullah, Haslinda
Ahrari, Seyedali
Abdullah, Rusli
Md Nor, Siti Maryam
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title Exploration of vulnerability factors of digital hoarding behavior among university students and the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism
title_short Exploration of vulnerability factors of digital hoarding behavior among university students and the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism
title_full Exploration of vulnerability factors of digital hoarding behavior among university students and the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism
title_fullStr Exploration of vulnerability factors of digital hoarding behavior among university students and the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism
title_full_unstemmed Exploration of vulnerability factors of digital hoarding behavior among university students and the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism
title_sort exploration of vulnerability factors of digital hoarding behavior among university students and the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism
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