Does Addictive Pleasure at Work and Building a Personal IS on One's Smartphone Lead to Problematic Smartphone Dependency?

Using a sample of 848 workers in France, this article aims to explain problematic smartphone dependency, behavior considered have negative consequences for sufferers the context work. It examines whether and how addictive pleasure at work is related dependency (PSD). The authors propose model with originality an exploratory measure what conceptualized as mobile personal information system (PIS) development. results obtained are paradoxical that negatively correlated PSD, although it positively contributes development PIS, latter being itself gratifications. However, PIS not PSD. plausible that, drives also provides escape from compulsive usage, thus mitigating These findings highlight protecting role mindfulness against