Trigger Factors and Intervention Strategies of Information Addictionamong College Students:An Analysis from the Perspective of Stimulus-Organism-Response(S-O-R) Theory

Authors

Chen ZHANG, College of Education Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000
Weihan JIANG, School of Management, Anhui University, Hefei 230000
Pengbo QIAN, National Institute of Intelligent Evaluation and Governance, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433

Keywords

information addiction; S-O-R theory; structural equation model（SEM）; strategy of intervention

Abstract

[Purpose/significance]This study aims to explore the influencing mechanisms of information addiction behavior among college students, providing valuable reference for the prevention and management of information addiction behavior among college students. [Method/process]The Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) theory is introduced,and the external stimuli in the process of college students' information addiction are summarized through literature review. The cognitive psychology that arises in the addiction process of the body is deeply analyzed, and the theoretical model of college students' information addiction behavior is constructed. The trigger path of college students' information addiction is empirically analyzed using structural equation modeling. [Result/conclusion]Based on the research results, information overload, intermittent rewards, and behavioral management significantly positively affect college students' avoidance of uncertainty, leading to information addiction. At the same time, information overload also makes college students produce information anxiety, and information anxiety significantly positively affects college students' information addiction behavior. targeted suggestions and countermeasures are proposed for higher education institutions, college student groups, and technology enterprises, which are conducive to improving the management system of higher education institutions, promoting students' adaptation to the information environment, and driving the better development couse of education.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.19809/j.cnki.kjqbyj.2025.01.011

Recommended Citation

ZHANG, Chen; JIANG, Weihan; and QIAN, Pengbo (2025) "Trigger Factors and Intervention Strategies of Information Addictionamong College Students:An Analysis from the Perspective of Stimulus-Organism-Response(S-O-R) Theory," Scientific Information Research: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 11.
DOI: 10.19809/j.cnki.kjqbyj.2025.01.011
Available at: https://eng.kjqbyj.com/journal/vol7/iss1/11