The role of agency in experiences with retro-technology and the implications for psychological wellbeing
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This research provides an understanding of how the relationship between technology, agency, and human involvement in experiences with technology influences the satisfaction of basic psychological needs and, thus, contributes to wellbeing outcomes. It demonstrates that the increasing level of material agency built into modern technology can limit opportunities to exercise human agency, thus negatively influencing wellbeing. Conversely, more active, agentic experiences with technology, such as those afforded by obsolete retro-technologies, derive more positive psychological outcomes. The findings highlight the importance of a thoughtful and balanced approach to technology interactions that satisfy both utilitarian and deeper psychological needs.
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| ID Code: | 248609 |
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| Item Type: | QUT Thesis (PhD by Publication) |
| Supervisor: | Dedehayir, Ozgur & O'Connor, Peter |
| Keywords: | Retro-technology, Technology, Agency, Wellbeing, Psychology |
| DOI: | 10.5204/thesis.eprints.248609 |
| Pure ID: | 168909636 |
| Divisions: | Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Business & Law Current > Schools > School of Management |
| Institution: | Queensland University of Technology |
| Deposited On: | 20 May 2024 06:51 |
| Last Modified: | 20 May 2024 06:51 |
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