impact of Cell Phones in Social Life
impact of Cell Phones in Social Life
The focus group results indicated that the perception of the cell phone impact on the quality of life is very much affected by the use of the cell phone in social life. The focus group also helped us identify following perceived benefits in the social domain. First, cell phones are an excellent device for chatting with friends irrespective of proximity. Second, possessing the latest and most stylish mobile phone allows users to show off their latest innovations to their friends – again a topic of conversation among friends. Third, cell phones allow users to interact with friends at far away places – international destinations. Fourth, cell phones aid in keeping contact with friends – past and present. Fifth, China cell phone cameras can be used to take photos and share them with friends. Sixth, downloading and playing latest ring tones can often be a source of topic for social interaction and a way to impress friends. Seventh, cell phones allow users to text message their friends – another way of facilitating social interaction and network with friends.
In relation to perceived costs, we were able to identify four costs related to the use of China mobile phone in the social life domain. First, cell phones have become a status symbol leading to showmanship and peer pressure. Second, cell phones ringing (eliciting contact with friends) can be disruptive when the contact occurs at times when the users are having a good time interacting and socializing with other friends. Third, communicating with friends by cell phone is less satisfying than interacting with these friends face-to-face.I