Review article
SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF MOBILE PHONE USE AMONG YOUTH
Renata Relja
; Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Split, Split, Croatia
Tina Božić
; Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Split, Split, Croatia
Abstract
Adaptation of mobile phones is a contemporary global phenomenon. Today, the mobile phones are equitable, and there are main forms of electronic communication especially within the youth. The authors of the paper present the results of empirical research whose subject was the analysis of aspects of mobile phones used among young people as well as their impact in daily social life, communication and interaction. It also examines the use of cell phones in domestic violence through new technologies (Cyber Bulling), as well as the dimensions of security and protection. The survey was conducted by questionnaire, using the structured questionnaire on a sample of 302 respondents (students and high school students) from the city of Split and surrounding areas. The field phase of the research was conducted during May and June 2010. Young people were selected as the research population, primarily because it is a kind of "pioneers" in using information and computer technology, so this technology, especially mobile phones are increasingly being called just technology of the youth.
Keywords
new technologies; mobile; socio-economic aspects; youth; cyber bulling
Hrčak ID:
87766
URI
Publication date:
27.9.2012.
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