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Virtual (Digital) Hoarding in relation to Saving Cognition and Possession Tendency among Nursing Teaching Staff

Research Authors
Hosnia Shehata Mohamed1, Safaa Rashad2 &Mona Fawzy Hussien3 1. Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt. 2. Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Research Date
Research Department
Research File
Research Journal
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal,, P
Research Member
Research Publisher
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Research Vol
Volume 11, Issue 37
Research Website
http://asnj.journals.ekb.eg
Research Year
May 2023
Research_Pages
age 121-130
Research Abstract

Abstract: Background: The collection of digital files to the point of loss of view is known as virtual hoarding, and it eventually leads to stress and disorganization. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between virtual hoarding, saving cognition and tendency to possession among nursing teaching staff. Design: A correlational descriptive research design was utilized. Setting: This study conducted at faculty of nursing, technical nursing institute (Assiut University), faculty of nursing and technical nursing institute (Sohag University). Subjects: Research involved all (a convenience sample=307) nursing teaching staff who are working in the previously mentioned settings and accepting to participate in this research. Tools: Data were collected through: Personal data sheet, The Digital Hoarding Questionnaire (section 1), Accumulation and storage behavior list (section 2), Saving Cognitions Inventory and Possession as self-extension tendency scale. Results: the most accumulated files used by participants were text files (84.4 %,). There was statistically significant difference between saving cognition scale and digital hoarding. There was statistically significant difference between possession as self-extension scale and digital hoarding. Conclusion: saving cognition and possession tendency were predictor factors for digital hoarding. Recommendations: Strategies to Overcome Digital Hoarding as; The old account storm (Fish old accounts out by looking into trash folders, and as soon as find such an unused account, delete or unsubscribe from it), additional research could be focused on psychological intervention program for those with digital hoarding. Keyword: Saving Cognition, Tendency to Possession & Virtual Hoarding