Diane Nahl
Affective and cognitive information behavior: Interaction effects in Internet use
University of Hawaii System
abstract presence influence affective variables information behavior studied affective load al compound variable consisting uncertainty technophobia measures found present variety simple complex information tasks integrated upperdivision disciplinary coursework affective load higher reported low values affective coping skills either high low cognitive assessment scores affective coping skills acs consist selfefficacy se optimism op measures high selfefficacy optimism found significantly beneficially influence success variety information tasks counteracting effects negative emotions irritation frustration study high coping skills provided significant affective advantage indicated higher optimism stronger selfefficacy lower uncertainty higher support acceptance system lower affective load group high cognitive skills reported significantly higher optimism higher affective coping skills higher felt exercise control demonstrating interaction cognitive affective skills distinct advantage high affective coping skills high cognitive skills experienced relatively low affective load high acceptance system