...Guangyu Xiao; Choong-Ki Lee; V.G. Girish; Hesam Olya Purpose Virtual exploration has emerged as a promising option to enhance individuals' mental well-being amid growing mental health challenges. This article tests a conceptual model that examines the effects of virtual exploration's online...

...Eoin Whelan; Ann O'Brien; Alma McCarthy Purpose Since the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the hybrid work arrangement has become widespread globally, yet its impact on employee well-being remains unclear. We argue that the combination of stressful interactions with information...

...Gonçalo Sá; Carlos Tam; Manuela Aparicio Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand the determinants of e-commerce shoppers’ well-being. Well-being refers to how positively online consumers experience and are affected by their interactions with digital shopping platforms. Studying how...

...Peggy M.L. Ng; Calvin Wan; Daisy Lee; Irene Garnelo-Gomez; Mei Mei Lau Purpose This study examines the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) companions on users' social well-being by integrating the Triangular Theory of Love and Attachment Theory. Specifically, this study explores how...

... contrasting psychological impacts of stress and well-being. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on self-determination theory (SDT), conservation of resources theory (CORT), and recent social media research, this study proposes a theoretical model to explain users’ motivations for LinkedIn use...

...Gordon Liu; Yue Meng-Lewis; Weiyue Wang; Yupei Zhao Purpose The rapid growth of professional esports has highlighted the lack of a universally recognised governing body to standardise operations and competition rules. This absence presents many challenges. A key concern is the well-being...

... pledging in crowdfunding projects according to the theory of planned behavior. However, intrinsic factors associated with different dimensions of well-being may also explain crowdfunding support. This study seeks to advance the understanding of drivers of serial backing by combining the theory of planned...

... explored the impact of smart home applications by examining the factors that could contribute to perceived productivity and well-being whilst working from home. Second, the study investigated the role of productivity and well-being in motivating the intention of remote workers to use smart home...

... undertaken by professionals in virtual work settings. For practitioners, recommendations pivotal to the use of VC apps are presented to promote higher acceptance and improved well-being of the professional workforce. Tiago Oliveira is the corresponding author and can be contacted at: toliveira...

...Murad Moqbel; Saggi Nevo; Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah Purpose The research purpose is to investigate the mediating and moderating relationships between smartphone addiction and well-being (i.e. health-related quality of life). Design/methodology/approach A survey of 236 smartphone users was used...

...’ motivations or the factors contributing to serial crowdfunders’ success. The present study aims to complement existing knowledge on serial crowdfunders by exploring behavioral and well-being aspects that drive novice crowdfunders to become serial crowdfunders. Design/methodology/approach Data...

... associated with sleep-related issues and problems that are associated with health or well-being (Adams and Kisler, 2013 ; Adams et al., 2017 ; Exelmans and Scott, 2019 ; Deboer, 2018 ; Levenson et al., 2016 ; Scott et al., 2019b). Few studies have attempted to determine...