The silence of the web
Examining users’ emotional, behavioural and cognitive reactions following a social media outage
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21452268 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tal Eitan (0000-0002-8026-3358, Bar-Ilan University), Rachel Naor (Bar-Ilan University), Tali Gazit (0000-0001-6849-0817, Bar-Ilan University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-20 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Behaviour and Information Technology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0144-929X • E-ISSN: 1362-3001 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/0144929x.2026.2675636 |
| OpenAlex | W7162422284 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 62 |
Cognition · Context (archaeology) · Perception · Silence · Social cognitive theory · Social media · Digital Marketing and Social Media · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Media Influence and Health
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