The relationship between cell phone use and sense of security: A two-nation study

Tennakoon, Kishani; Taras, Daphne G.

doi:10.1057/sj.2011.28

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“…Additionally, adolescents who participated in the study reported that digital technology can serve as a quick way to access different types of help. This finding is consistent with previous research showing that digital technology provides adolescents with a higher sense of security and plays a role in empowering them not only in emergencies but also in situations that some people may perceive as stressful, such as visiting public spaces ( Pain et al, 2005 ; Tennakoon and Taras, 2012 ). It also aligns with the finding that many adolescents tend to turn to online counseling platforms or applications in crises, as they provide them with a space where they can feel emotionally safe and talk easier about their problems due to the distance between them and their counselors.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Technology supports me: Perceptions of the benefits of digital technology in adolescents

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BackgroundTechnology plays a significant role in the lives of adolescents. Our knowledge is predominantly based on research exploring the risks associated with it, but adolescents also feel that technology supports their lives. This has received less consideration. Therefore, we aim to examine how adolescents perceive the benefits of digital technology.MethodsWe used qualitative data collected as part of the international Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children study. We conducted online, semi-structured interviews with 15 Slovak adolescents who came from three different types of secondary schools based on their graduation systems (mean age: 15.33; 20% boys). The data were analyzed using consensual qualitative research and thematic analysis.ResultsWe identified five main themes based on the comments of adolescents: 1. I know (source of information, formal and non-formal education); 2. I can (smart device, helpful tool); 3. I am connected/included (social interactions); 4. I have my comfortable place (leisure time, creating my alternative world); and 5. I work on my future (self-development).ConclusionAdolescents perceived digital technology as mostly supportive and a helpful tool in their lives. The potential benefits of digital technology should be better reflected in public perception and policy, as the societal debate is mostly dominated by perceived disadvantages and risks.

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“…To escape reality and reduce emotional tension, these children are highly likely to develop addictive behaviours. The results can be interpreted by self‐determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 2000), that children who are emotionally neglected cannot experience a sense of relatedness at home, which motivates them to find other ways to find emotional connections and use some strategies that provide urgent comfort such as excessive use of mobile phones (Tennakoon & Taras, 2012; Vansteenkiste & Ryan, 2013). Furthermore, the problem behaviour theory argues that various deviant adolescent behaviours are interrelated (Jessor, 1987), which is consistent with the present findings.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Self‐medication hypothesis argues that children without sufficient parental care are more likely to encounter difficulties when dealing with interpersonal relationships and self‐emotional problems, which induces them to escape reality and form addictive behaviours to reduce emotional tension (Khantzian, 1985, 1997; Shepherd & Edelmann, 2005). In particular, children who experience emotional neglect cannot sufficiently satisfy relatedness needs from their parents, which motivates them to find other means to meet their emotional connection such as by excessive use of smartphones (Deci & Ryan, 2000; Tennakoon & Taras, 2012; Vansteenkiste & Ryan, 2013). These devices provide them with the opportunity to play games and contact friends online anytime, anywhere (Chen et al., 2021).…”

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Influence of parental neglect on cyberbullying perpetration: Moderated mediation model of smartphone addiction and self‐regulation

Wang

Jiang

2022

Health Social Care Comm

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This study examines if parental neglect is significantly associated with adolescent cyberbullying perpetration, and whether this relationship is mediated by smartphone addiction. In addition, the moderation of self‐regulation in the direct and indirect effects of parental neglect on cyberbullying perpetration among adolescents is determined. A random sample of 728 Chinese adolescents from Grade 10 to 12 in senior high schools respond to anonymous questionnaires regarding parental neglect, smartphone addiction, self‐regulation and cyberbullying perpetration. The data are then analysed using macro PROCESS. Results reveal that adolescents who are neglected by parents are more likely to engage in cyberbullying perpetration. Smartphone addiction significantly partially mediates the above relationship. Moreover, self‐regulation not only moderates the relationship of cyberbullying perpetration with parental neglect but also its association with smartphone addiction among adolescents. This study contributes to a better understanding of how parental neglect increases the risk of adolescent cyberbullying perpetration, which may be reduced through tailored interventions.

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“…One reason commuters may not be aware that they are engaging in risky behavior by using their devices in subways because many believe their electronic devices, especially their cell phones, provide a sense of security (Tennakoon & Taras, 2012).…”

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Apple Picking: The Rise of Electronic Device Thefts in Boston Subways

Gentry¹

2015

Safety and Security in Transit Environments

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As mobile technology advances and the demand for WiFi and phone coverage increases, electronic device theft is becoming an international problem in metropolitan public transportation systems. Using transit police reports, this dissertation applies crime opportunity theories to understand which factors increased electronic device theft in Boston subway stations from 2003-2011. This approach addresses previous studies regarding crime on public transportation, robbery and larceny on subways and electronic device theft-as none have focused on this problem as the theft of a "hot product" within a "hot environment." Negative binomial regression, crime script analysis, sign tests and temporal pattern identification are used. This study identifies 24 subway stations where electronic device theft is concentrated. The findings suggest that district crime rates and subway station characteristics may help transit police understand why certain stations serve as activity spaces for electronic device theft. It also recognizes "hot times," risky passenger behavior and potential offender tactics. Policy implications and recommendations are discussed.

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The relationship between cell phone use and sense of security: A two-nation study

Cited by 6 publications

References 34 publications

Technology supports me: Perceptions of the benefits of digital technology in adolescents

Technology supports me: Perceptions of the benefits of digital technology in adolescents

Influence of parental neglect on cyberbullying perpetration: Moderated mediation model of smartphone addiction and self‐regulation

Apple Picking: The Rise of Electronic Device Thefts in Boston Subways

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