Mobile Telephone Ownership and Usage Among 10- and 11-Year-Olds: Participation and Exclusion

Charlton, Tony; Panting, Charlotte; Hannan, Andrew

doi:10.1177/1363275202007003003

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“…21 In particular, there is increasing evidence that mobile phones are being used as a tool by children to bully other children. 22,23 These observations highlight the fact that problem mobile phone behaviors exist. However, whilst there are societal and legislative controls in place for some of these behaviors, it has become evident that people disregard these bans in favor of using their mobile phones in the face of potential dangers.…”

Section: Problem Use Of Mobile Phonesmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…There are indications that, for the younger demographic in particular, mobile phones are becoming an important part of their culture. 22,40,41 Mobile phone ownership may, in this way, play an important role in subgroup culture and, in turn, self-esteem.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…22,41 Previous studies have shown that extraverts are more susceptible to peer influence. [56][57][58] For the above reasons, we would expect extraversion to be an important predictor of higher and problem mobile phone use.…”

Section: Extraversion and Problem Use Of Mobile Phonesmentioning

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Psychological Predictors of Problem Mobile Phone Use

Bianchi

Phillips²

2005

CyberPsychology & Behavior

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Mobile phone use is banned or illegal under certain circumstances and in some jurisdictions. Nevertheless, some people still use their mobile phones despite recognized safety concerns, legislation, and informal bans. Drawing potential predictors from the addiction literature, this study sought to predict usage and, specifically, problematic mobile phone use from extraversion, self-esteem, neuroticism, gender, and age. To measure problem use, the Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale was devised and validated as a reliable self-report instrument, against the Addiction Potential Scale and overall mobile phone usage levels. Problem use was a function of age, extraversion, and low self-esteem, but not neuroticism. As extraverts are more likely to take risks, and young drivers feature prominently in automobile accidents, this study supports community concerns about mobile phone use, and identifies groups that should be targeted in any intervention campaigns.

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Psychological Predictors of Problem Mobile Phone Use

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Phillips²

2005

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“…One paramount thing that is noteworthy is that youths are more associated with problems related to mobile phone usage. Bianchi and Phillips (2005) referring to Chartton et al (2002) posited that mobile phones are being used to violate privacy and to harass others. However, these increasing evidence is in the developed countries like the United States and the United Kingdom where - Chartton et al (2002) reported that mobile phones are used as a tool by children to bully other children.…”

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“…Bianchi and Phillips (2005) referring to Chartton et al (2002) posited that mobile phones are being used to violate privacy and to harass others. However, these increasing evidence is in the developed countries like the United States and the United Kingdom where - Chartton et al (2002) reported that mobile phones are used as a tool by children to bully other children. Oyewusi and Orolade (2014) in their own study carried out in Nigeria found out that although students in the secondary schools in Nigeria at present might be aware of the word "cyberbullying" but the consciousness have not been known to them like the traditional or physical bullying.…”

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The Chemistry of Mobile Phones: A Research Report on the Extent of Usage of the Compact Technology among Students on Nigerian Campuses

Molara¹,

Joseph²

2014

WJE

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When many authors were referring to radio and television as 'new media' some years ago, little did they realize that a group of media, will later emerge that will sooner be termed 'newer'. The new development is about the adoption of mobile phones. These trends have emerged in many social contexts including participation in social networks, changes in the traditional communication habits and exhibition of unanticipated behaviours resulting from mobile communication. Nigeria, like every other nation is not relenting her efforts in moving with time. When mobile phones first came into Nigeria, many felt it will wipe off the telecommunications company which was statutorily on ground, today, the technology is making life easy for young and old.This study is an addition to the relevant literatures on media research especially the accommodation of ubiquitous technologies on Nigerian campuses. It will draw attention to the ways Nigerian students use mobile phones and investigate attitudes about mobile phone usage in public settings. Although, it might look as if nothing new is been described that is not common in other settings, this seem to be the first time that the youth will take the lead in the adoption of an innovation in Nigeria, leaving the trend unexplainable to the adults.It started with a discussion on the features of phones and moves to present some literature relevant to mobile phone usage. The study found out that students make use of phones everywhere including restricted spaces like banking halls, cars and lecture rooms. Some confessed to causing accidents on campus because they were engaging phones while driving. The study however recommends educational discussions on mobile phones to enhance students' positive and moderate usage of the technology.

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The phone connection: A qualitative exploration of how belongingness and social identification relate to mobile phone use amongst Australian youth

Walsh

White

Young

2008

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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Mobile phone use is a prevalent behaviour amongst youth; however, there is little research to determine psychological influences on mobile phone use. This paper reports the results of a qualitative exploration into social psychological factors relating to young people's mobile phone use. Focus groups were conducted with 32 participants, aged between 16 and 24 years. Three major themes, connectedness, belonging and social identity, were explored in relation to young people's mobile phone use. Easy contact with others when using a mobile phone facilitated connectedness between people. A need to remain connected emerged in participants' descriptions of their mobile phone use. Consequently, data were analysed for factors underpinning people's desire to be connected. It emerged that mobile phones were used to enhance feelings of belonging amongst youth. Additionally, group norms influenced mobile phone behaviour indicating that social identity processes are related to mobile phone use. Results in the study provide a foundation upon which to investigate further the relationship between mobile phone use and psychological factors impacting young people's social development.

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Mobile Telephone Ownership and Usage Among 10- and 11-Year-Olds: Participation and Exclusion

Cited by 19 publications

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Psychological Predictors of Problem Mobile Phone Use

Psychological Predictors of Problem Mobile Phone Use

The Chemistry of Mobile Phones: A Research Report on the Extent of Usage of the Compact Technology among Students on Nigerian Campuses

The phone connection: A qualitative exploration of how belongingness and social identification relate to mobile phone use amongst Australian youth

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