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Infomania

Infomania is the debilitating state of information overload, caused by the combination of a backlog of information to process (usually in e-mail), and continuous interruptions from technologies like phones, instant messaging, and e-mail. It is also defined as an obsessive need to constantly check social media, online news, and emails to acquire knowledge. There is a constant need to know what is going on at all times because of a fear of missing out (FOMO). This can affect how well someone can operate at work or in the classroom, as well as the possibility of becoming addicted to the technology used to obtain information. With the new technological age, information has become easier to obtain, therefore infomania has become more common.

Origin of the term

The term infomania has been used since the 1980s, but has only recently been used as a term for a psychological debility. To date, the term infomania is not used to refer to any recognized psychological disorder, and infomania is not generally recognized as causing significant impairment.

The term was coined by Elizabeth M. Ferrarini, the author of Confessions of an Infomaniac (1984) and Infomania: The Guide to Essential Electronic Services (1985). Confessions was an early book about life online. It was excerpted in Cosmopolitan in 1982.

Effects

In 2005, Dr. Glenn Wilson conducted an experimental study which described effects of information overload on problem solving ability. The 80 volunteers carried out problem solving tasks in a quiet space and then while being bombarded with new emails and phone calls that they could not answer. Results showed a reduction in IQ by an average of 10 points during the bombardment session, but not everyone was affected to the same extent; men were distracted more than women. In 2010, Dr. Glenn Wilson published a clarifying note about the study in which he documented the limited size of the study and stated the results were "widely misrepresented in the media".

Wilson compares working while having an incoming of calls and email can reduce someone’s ability to focus as much as losing a night’s sleep. Not only can it affect one’s ability to function below their full potential at a job or in class, but it has been found that it can become addicting using technology as well. For example, how often have you found yourself on your phone checking work emails during a lunch with family on the weekend? This is just one of many examples of the addiction effect of infomania.

There have not been any long-term studies on the effects of infomania, but studies on Fear of Missing Out, which involves compulsively checking in on the experiences of others via social media show the effects of constant interruptions. A study by Gloria Mark at UC Irvine concluded interruptions result in "more stress, higher frustration, time pressure and effort" and it took an average of 23 minutes to return to an original task after an interruption.

References

1. Sahoo, R. & Sahoo, G. (2016). Foundation of Information Technology. X(Term-11):4.20. Retrieved from https://books.google.com/books?id=YDM_DAAAQBAJ&pg=SA4-PA20&lpg=SA4-PA20&dq=%22is+the+debilitating+state+of+information+overload%22&source=bl&ots=qib6aoixfy&sig=ACfU3U2Wx1lFFl9QPEYr0-cO1B8YkMwC5A&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiUl_Gn3dPhAhUDOq0KHfumCtYQ6AEwAHoECAkQAQ#v=onepage&q=%22is%20the%20debilitating%20state%20of%20information%20overload%22&f=false

2. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/infomania

3. https://www.revolvy.com/page/Infomania

4. Knight, W. (2005). 'Info-mania' dents IQ more than marijuana. New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7298-info-mania-dents-iq-more-than-marijuana/ Retrieved February 26, 2019.

5. Clarifying note by Dr. Glenn Wilson on the "Infomania" Study

6. ^ 2017 LA Times article on infomania

7. ^ Przybylski, Andrew K. (2013). "Motivational, emotional, and behavioral correlates of fear of missing out". Computers in Human Behavior. 29: 1841–1848. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2013.02.014.

8. ^ Jump up to: a b Mark, Gloria. "The Cost of Interrupted Work: More Speed and Stress" (PDF). ics.uci.edu. Retrieved 4 July 2017.

MLSchiffler (talk) 03:09, 30 April 2019 (UTC)

Assignment 8

Infomania

Infomania is the debilitating state of information overload, caused by the combination of a backlog of information to process (usually in e-mail), and continuous interruptions from technologies like phones, instant messaging, and e-mail. It is also defined as an obsessive need to constantly check social media, online news, emails to acquire knowledge. There is a constant need to know what is going on at all times because of a fear of missing out (FOMO). This can affect how well someone can operate at work or in the classroom, as well as the possibility of becoming addicted to the technology used to obtain information. With the new technological age, infomania has become more common and information easier to obtain.

Origin of the term

The term infomania has been used since the 1980s, but has only recently been used as a term for a psychological debility. To date, the term infomania is not used to refer to any recognized psychological disorder, and infomania is not generally recognized as causing significant impairment.

The term was coined by Elizabeth M. Ferrarini, the author of Confessions of an Infomaniac (1984) and Infomania: The Guide to Essential Electronic Services (1985). Confessions was an early book about life online. It was excerpted in Cosmopolitan in 1982.

Effects

In 2005, Dr. Glenn Wilson conducted an experimental study which described effects of information overload on problem solving ability. The 80 volunteers carried out problem solving tasks in a quiet space and then while being bombarded with new emails and phone calls that they could not answer. Results showed a reduction in IQ by an average of 10 points during the bombardment session, but not everyone was affected to the same extent; men were distracted more than women. In 2010, Dr. Glenn Wilson published a clarifying note about the study in which he documented the limited size of the study and stated the results were "widely misrepresented in the media".

Wilson compares working while having an incoming of calls and email can reduce someone’s ability to focus as much as losing a night’s sleep. Not only can it affect one’s ability to function below their full potential at a job or class, but it has been found that it can become addicting using technology as well. For example, how often have you found yourself on your phone checking work emails during a lunch with family on the weekend? This is just one of many examples of the addiction effect of infomania.

There have not been any long-term studies on the effects of infomania, but studies on Fear of Missing Out, which involves compulsively checking in on the experiences of others via social media show the effects of constant interruptions. A study by Gloria Mark at UC Irvine concluded interruptions result in "more stress, higher frustration, time pressure and effort" and it took an average of 23 minutes to return to an original task after an interruption.

Sources of Infomania

With so much technology at our fingertips, finding sources of information is easy. If there is access to a phone, computer, tablet, television, etc, you are able to access information from emails, Facebook feeds, instant and text messaging, online news, and more. For news information we usually use newspaper, radio, television, news websites, Youtube, blogs etc. With access to all of these, we usually get the same information from multiple sources. For communication, we use Facebook, instant and text messaging, voicemail, email, Twitter, etc. We also have multiple phones, email addresses and instant messengers to better compartmentalize our lives; one email address is for work, whereas another is for coupons and ads from stores.

References

1. Sahoo, R. & Sahoo, G. (2016). Foundation of Information Technology. X(Term-11):4.20. Retrieved from https://books.google.com/books?id=YDM_DAAAQBAJ&pg=SA4-PA20&lpg=SA4-PA20&dq=%22is+the+debilitating+state+of+information+overload%22&source=bl&ots=qib6aoixfy&sig=ACfU3U2Wx1lFFl9QPEYr0-cO1B8YkMwC5A&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiUl_Gn3dPhAhUDOq0KHfumCtYQ6AEwAHoECAkQAQ#v=onepage&q=%22is%20the%20debilitating%20state%20of%20information%20overload%22&f=false

2. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/infomania

3. Knight, W. (2005). 'Info-mania' dents IQ more than marijuana. New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7298-info-mania-dents-iq-more-than-marijuana/ Retrieved February 26, 2019.

4. Clarifying note by Dr. Glenn Wilson on the "Infomania" Study

5. ^ 2017 LA Times article on infomania

6. ^ Przybylski, Andrew K. (2013). "Motivational, emotional, and behavioral correlates of fear of missing out". Computers in Human Behavior. 29: 1841–1848. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2013.02.014.

7. ^ Jump up to: a b Mark, Gloria. "The Cost of Interrupted Work: More Speed and Stress" (PDF). ics.uci.edu. Retrieved 4 July 2017.

8. Nyagapfizi, E. (2010). Infomania-the information age is overwhelming us. The New Times. Retrieved from https://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/read/18327

MLSchiffler (talk) 04:31, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

Dr. Council's comments on Assignment 8

Nice job! This looks almost ready to send to Ian for approval. The main change needed is to either rewrite or delete that section titled "Sources of infomania.'

1. It is written very informally. For example, don't address the reader as 'you'.
2. Most of the information in this section seems like it is stating the obvious.
3. I think the previous section is a better way to end the article. This section just kind of peters out.

J.R. Council (talk) 21:38, 25 April 2019 (UTC)

Assignment 7

Infomania

Infomania is the debilitating state of information overload, caused by the combination of a backlog of information to process (usually in e-mail), and continuous interruptions from technologies like phones, instant messaging, and e-mail. It is also defined as an obsessive need to constantly check social media, online news, emails to acquire knowledge. There is a constant need to know what is going on at all times because of a fear of missing out (FOMO). This can affect how well someone can operate at work or in the classroom, as well as the possibility of becoming addicted to the technology used to obtain information. With the new technological age, infomania has become more common and information easier to obtain.

References

1. Sahoo, R. & Sahoo, G. (2016). Foundation of Information Technology. X(Term-11):4.20. Retrieved from https://books.google.com/books?id=YDM_DAAAQBAJ&pg=SA4-PA20&lpg=SA4-PA20&dq=%22is+the+debilitating+state+of+information+overload%22&source=bl&ots=qib6aoixfy&sig=ACfU3U2Wx1lFFl9QPEYr0-cO1B8YkMwC5A&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiUl_Gn3dPhAhUDOq0KHfumCtYQ6AEwAHoECAkQAQ#v=onepage&q=%22is%20the%20debilitating%20state%20of%20information%20overload%22&f=false

2. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/infomania

MLSchiffler (talk) 04:31, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

I still don't see the revised final lead. You need to do this before you do Assignment 8. I will award points when I see some work. In the meantime, I have 0 points assigned the Assignments 7 and 8. J.R. Council (talk) 20:25, 16 April 2019 (UTC)

• There's not much time left in the semester, and your grade will suffer if you don't pick up the and run with it. Soon! J.R. Council (talk) 20:26, 16 April 2019 (UTC)

I don't see the revised final lead which was due on Friday. I will award points when I see some work. In the meantime, I have 0 points assigned for this piece of the project. J.R. Council (talk) 06:23, 8 April 2019 (UTC)

Infomania

Infomania is an obsessive need to constantly check social media, online news, emails to acquire knowledge (dictionary.com). There is a constant need to know what is going on at all times because of a fear of missing out. With the new technological age, infomania has become more common and information easier to obtain. The effects of infomania are not life threatening but can cause problems in day to day life.

Dr. Council's comments:

This is a nice start on the lead. However, I think you need to do more to establish this as a notable topic, not just a pop psych term. Other comments:

• Fear of missing out is another popular topic. See if there's a Wikipedia article on that - if so, link to it.
• A statement like the last sentence should be supported.

J.R. Council (talk) 01:34, 1 April 2019 (UTC)

MLSchiffler (talk) 03:39, 25 March 2019 (UTC)

Assignment 5: Infomania

1. To-Do List

a. General information of infomania

b. Sources/Things that contribute to infomania

c. Fix missing citations

2. Outline

a. General information with proper citations

b. Origin of the term (add more information)

c. Effects - add more information (studies, etc.)

d. Sources/Things that contribute to infomania (technology and its role)

e. Update references

3. References

a. Knight, W. (2005). 'Info-mania' dents IQ more than marijuana. New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7298-info-mania-dents-iq-more-than-marijuana/ Retrieved February 26, 2019.

b. van der Laan, Luke (2008) The imperative of strategic foresight to strategic thinking. Journal of Futures Studies, 13 (1). pp. 21-42. ISSN 1027-6084

c. Dictionary.com

d. Harkin, J. (2005). What is ... Infomania?. The Times, 23.

e. Gelatt, H.B. (1993). Future sense: Creating the future. The Futurist, 27 (5). pp. 9-13.

MLSchiffler (talk) 01:08, 21 March 2019 (UTC)

Dr. Council's comments:

Nice job on this part. Good start! J.R. Council (talk) 01:34, 1 April 2019 (UTC)

Assignment 4: Infomania

1. The original Infomania page is lacking some citations as well as general information on the topic.

2. I found two different publications that can add some information to this page:

van der Laan, Luke (2008) The imperative of strategic foresight to strategic thinking. Journal of Futures Studies, 13 (1). pp. 21-42. ISSN 1027-6084

Knight, W. (2005). 'Info-mania' dents IQ more than marijuana. New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7298-info-mania-dents-iq-more-than-marijuana/ Retrieved February 26, 2019.

3. I was wondering if news articles like the New Scientist are okay for this or is it strictly just book and journal references? Is it ok to reference a dictionary for the general definition of infomania?

Most things published, and part of the public record, are okay to cite. Dictionaries are fine to cite.

Sorry about being late with this feedback.

J.R. Council (talk) 04:54, 4 March 2019 (UTC)

MLSchiffler (talk) 00:16, 27 February 2019 (UTC)

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