The Impact of Technology on Human Behavior

A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 538

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Business School for the Creative Industries, University for the Creative Arts, Epsom KT18 5BE, UK
Interests: human-centered technology; sustainability and technology; human-centered Innovation

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School of Information Systems and Technology, Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA 95192, USA
Interests: dark side of IT; technostress; generative AI; AI in education

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Dear Colleagues,

Technological advancements have profoundly shaped human behavior and influenced the way individuals think, feel, and act across diverse contexts. From the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) and wearable devices to the widespread adoption of virtual reality and social media, technology has found its way into our personal, professional, and social lives. Such advancements have introduced significant opportunities and challenges related to their adoption, use, reactions, and effectiveness.

This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted impact of technology on human behavior, bridging theoretical frameworks with empirical studies. Contributions are encouraged from interdisciplinary perspectives, including, but not limited to, psychology, sociology, organizational behavior, information systems, human–computer interaction, and behavioral economics. This Special Issue sets out to provide a platform for cutting-edge research that examines the complex relationship between technology and behavior, offering insights for academics, practitioners, and policymakers.

Dr. Ekta Sinha
Dr. Jalal Sarabadani
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Keywords

  • technology and behavior
  • digital dependency
  • human-computer interaction
  • artificial intelligence
  • social and emotional impacts
  • workplace behavior
  • virtual reality
  • ethics in technology

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The Influence of UI Design Attributes and Users’ Uncertainty Avoidance on Stickiness of the Young Elderly Toward mHealth Applications
by Zibin Chen and Jaehwan Lee
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(5), 581; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15050581 - 25 Apr 2025
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The advantages of mHealth applications have been widely recognized. However, the existing literature rarely explores how user interface (UI) design and individual cultural values influence elderly users’ mHealth application stickiness, particularly among the young elderly. This study examines how two UI design attributes [...] Read more.
The advantages of mHealth applications have been widely recognized. However, the existing literature rarely explores how user interface (UI) design and individual cultural values influence elderly users’ mHealth application stickiness, particularly among the young elderly. This study examines how two UI design attributes (usability and aesthetics) and individual uncertainty avoidance (from Hofstede’s cultural dimensions) influence elderly users’ stickiness to mHealth applications. The study used PLS-SEM to analyze survey data from 492 elderly people in China. The research results indicate that uncertainty avoidance cultural values are negatively correlated with psychological engagement. The UI design attributes (aesthetic and usability) are positively correlated with psychological engagement, with learnability (usability sub-attributes) having the most significant impact. Furthermore, the study also reveals the serial mediation role of psychological engagement and user internal experiences (satisfaction and attachment). Notably, this study enriches the current literature on user behavior regarding mHealth applications by elucidating the process of user stickiness, incorporating UI design attributes and individual uncertainty avoidance cultural values. These findings offer valuable theoretical and practical insights. Full article
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