“…Some researchers have found that women use technology largely for intrinsic (relationship maintenance) rather than extrinsic purposes (business transactions; Lemish & Cohen, 2005;Zainudeen et al, 2010), while others noted that mobile phones symbolize safety and connection to family for women, enabling expressions of empathy (Livholts & Bryant, 2013). Research evidence also points to the role of mobile phone technology in strengthening of ties among household members, between members in a social circle, between employers and their employees, and more specifically between women employed overseas and their children (Handapangoda & Kumara, 2013;Murphy & Priebe, 2011;Pertierra, 2005;Tenhunen, 2008). Other studies have staunchly stressed mobile phone technology's indispensability for the expansion of women's social and business networks (Handapangoda & Kumara, 2013;Murphy & Priebe, 2011).…”