Getting a grip on our smartphone habits
Many people would like to spend less time on their phones. Why do they fail? This research line investigates the role of automatic habits in driving unwanted smartphone use. The unique capabilities of smartphones to measure and manipulate behaviour are used to investigate smartphone use in its natural context. Rooted in associative learning models of decision making, well-established laboratory tasks are translated to the smartphone to study automatic smartphone use in its natural context. This project will provide a more detailed picture of the origins of the perceived lack of control over smartphone usage.
Involved researchers
- I am an assistant professor interested in human habits and (behavioural) addictions. I am involved in several projects studying basic and applied questions, such as smartphone use.
- I am a professor in Psychology, interested in human habits, goals, and autonomy. I am involved in several projects studying basic and applied questions, such as intentionality, Human-AI interactions and health.
Funding
This research project is funded by .