A Cross Sectional Study on Mobile Phone Perceptions, Usage and Impact among Urban Women and Men
Journal Title: International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies (IJIMS) - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
This cross sectional study reveals that Connectivity, Accessibility, Simultaneity and Instantaneity were the key aspects of Mobile phone technology. Overall the respondents indicate a positive attitude towards Mobile technology. Mobiles are considered a necessity, enabling freedom of mobility and better control of daily lives. The most significant impact mentioned by respondents have been around meeting socialization, safety and security needs. Intrusiveness, the lack of privacy or personal time, constant disturbance, an inherent expectation to respond and constant use were some of the negative consequences. Gender differences in the usage show that women use messaging ,social networking more while men indicated a preference for searching the web. Women have indicated Mobile phone providing a sense of safety and security while men have mentioned the ability to multi task, plan and meet the need for constantly staying connected.
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Geeta Kumar, Nirupama Prakash
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