[AISWorld] CFP - AMCIS Mini-Track: Negative Cognitions about Information Systems

[Wells, Taylor M]

CALL FOR PAPERS
AMCIS 2015, Puerto Rico, August 13-15, 2015
http://amcis2015.aisnet.org/
Track: Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
Mini-track: Negative Cognitions about Information Systems
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DESCRIPTION:

There is an increasingly persistent dichotomy in the way that emerging IS-enabled patterns for work and collaboration are affecting users. The systems enable vast improvements in processes and decisions; however, they also lead to negative cognitions such as stress, frustration, addiction, distrust, and information overload. Given the ubiquity of IS use, the impacts of these detrimental conditions are potentially pervasive.

The objective of this mini-track is to develop theoretical insight and understanding on HCI topics and issues that address this "troubling" side of IS use. Submissions addressing all aspects of this topic are welcome. We welcome conceptual, theoretical or empirical research papers. We particularly welcome papers that apply theories and perspectives from different disciplines (e.g., theories of stress and deviant behavior from psychology, information overload and interruption from information science, and work-life balance from industrial management) to examine various aspects of this phenomenon.

POTENTIAL TOPICS:
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Implications for design of systems and interfaces regarding:
Conceptualizations of troubling or negative interactions between IS and users, such as interruptions, information overload, constant connectivity to work-related information processing, negative emotions, and addiction to IS use.

2. Implications for design of systems and interfaces regarding:
Difficulties in learning how to use constantly changing technologies and applications, navigating requirements for security, and managing data deluge.

3. Implications for design of systems and interfaces regarding:
Outcomes from the above interactions such as stress and anxiety, difficulty in concentrating, multitasking, user dissatisfaction, effects on productivity and performance, disruption of work-life balance, and over-dependence on IS.

4. Implications for design of systems and interfaces regarding:
Use of IS in home contexts by outlier populations in terms of demographics such as age and wellness, e.g. managing apps on smartphones and tablets, and associated issues of personal data security, family well-being, and technology embedded-ness of home processes.

IMPORTANT DATES AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION:

- Submissions due February 25, 2015
- NOTE: Submissions to this mini-track should be made to the "Attitude Adjustment" mini-track within the Human Computer Interaction track on the submission site (https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/amcis2015).

MINI-TRACK CO-CHAIRS

Taylor Wells, California State University, Sacramento taylor.wells at csus.edu 
Patrick Stacey, Lancaster University Management School p.stacey at lancaster.ac.uk 
Monideepa Tarafdar, Lancaster University Management School m.tarafdar at lancaster.ac.uk