Table 1

Participants’ background information

AgeGenderStatusFavorite digital servicesCustomer characteristicsInterview duration (min)
P122MaleStudentSpotify, Discord, YouTubeUses a lot of different digital services. Considers self a pioneer in their use42
P229FemaleEmployeeNetflix, Spotify, Microsoft GamepassUses digital services according to mood and amount of free time38
P326FemaleStudentInstagram, Spotify, WhatsAppConsiders self an active user of different, familiar, and safe digital services41
P430FemaleStudentSpotify, InstagramUses digital services according to amount of free time, mostly for entertainment and learning52
P527FemaleEmployeeFacebook,
Instagram, Netflix, WhatsApp
Very active user of digital services. Community, social relationships, and sharing own life in digital services are important aspects51
P626FemaleEmployeeInstagram,
OP-mobile, WhatsApp
Describes self as a content creator and uses digital services as a hobby. Uses services to socialize with people40
P725MaleStudentSnapchat, WhatsApp, YouTubeConsiders self an active digital service user. Picks digital services according to close ones’ recommendations23
P831MaleEmployeeSpotify, BookBeat, NetflixActively uses digital services almost all the time as part of daily routines at work and during free time. Considers self to be addicted to certain digital services57
P925MaleStudentReddit, YouTube, TwitchFavors carefully selected digital services. Digital services help eliminate boring moments in life34
P1024MaleStudentSpotify, Discord, TwitchUses widely different digital services. Values socializing with digital services42
P1123FemaleEmployeeYouTube, Discord, Counter-Strike: Global OffensiveUses digital services daily, mostly for entertainment. Considers self a moderate user of digital services35
P1226MaleEntrepreneurGoogle, Gmail, Counter-Strike: Global OffensiveActive user of digital services at work and during free time. Uses digital services to solve problems31
P1331FemaleStudentInstagram, Spotify, WhatsAppActive daily user of digital services. Uses digital services to socialize and create content37
P1428MaleEmployeeWhatsApp, NetflixUses digital services to solve problems or for entertainment in daily life53

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