Kioskite
Kioskite refers to a phenomenon or condition where individuals exhibit an exaggerated or obsessive interest in and interaction with self-service kiosks. This can manifest in various ways, such as spending an inordinate amount of time at a kiosk, repeatedly using it for tasks not requiring such frequent attention, or expressing a strong emotional attachment to the technology. The term is not a recognized medical or psychological disorder but rather a descriptive label for a specific behavioral pattern observed in consumer technology use.
This behavior can arise from several factors. For some, it may be a preference for the perceived