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- Heinström, Jannica, et al.
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Avoiding negative information as a strategy for emotion regulation
- 2022
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In: Information research. - : University of Boras, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. - 1368-1613. ; 27
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Introduction. The aim of the paper is to investigate whether the personality trait negative emotionality and sense of coherence influence emotionally motivated information avoidance, i.e., avoidance of negative information that potentially evoke anxiety or worry.Method. Data from 412 respondents was collected in a survey which measured negative emotionality, sense of coherence and information avoidance.Analysis.A conceptual model is proposed, and structural equation modelling (SEM) was applied to analyse the data.Results. Negative emotionality was found to influence information avoidance not only directly, but also indirectly through the manageability dimension of sense of coherence. In other words, manageability mediates the relationship between negative emotionality and information avoidance.Conclusions. The study contributes by showing that personal inclinations impact emotionally motivated information avoidance across contexts.
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- Heinström, Jannica, et al.
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Hide and seek – the role of personality, sense of coherence and experiential information in hidden information needs
- 2022
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In: Journal of Documentation. - 0022-0418 .- 1758-7379. ; 78:4, s. 780-799
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose – The aim of this study is to assess the impact of personality traits and sense of coherence (SOC) on concealing information needs out of shame. The study also investigates the link between concealed information needs and the use of experiential information for psychological wellbeing.Design/methodology/approach – A Partial Least Square ‐ Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) approach is used to assess and analyse the proposed conceptual model, which is based on the responses of 412 upper secondary school students.Findings – The findings reveal that personality traits not only have direct significant effects on concealing information needs but that their effects are also mediated by SOC. The positive relationship between concealed information needs and the use of experiential information is confirmed in the study.Originality/value – This study is the first to show that personality and SOC influence concealing information needs. Two pathways are found. Firstly, negative emotionality and a low SOC lead to a heightened sense of shame. Secondly, introversion induces a more guarded behaviour. The study, moreover, quantitatively demonstrates a link between concealed information needs and the use of experiential information for psychological wellbeing.
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