Table 2

Example studies using enabler/inhibitor model in discontinuation intention

SourceEnablersInhibitorsContext
Bian et al. (2020) security threats, system compatibilitySystem support cost, system reliabilityOrganizational technology
Cao et al. (2021) Fatigue (information overload, system feature overload, social overload)Emotional attachment (autonomy, relatedness, competence)SNS market
Maier et al. (2015) SNS-stress (complexity, uncertainty, invasion, disclosure, pattern, social overload)Switching stress (Transition costs, sun costs, replacement overload)Facebook
Turel (2015) Guilt, self-efficacy to discontinueHabit of using the site, satisfaction with the siteFacebook
Wang et al. (2020) Invasion of privacy, social overloadSocial media habit, sunk costs and affective commitmentWeChat

Note(s): SNS = Social networking sites

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