Life in the Pocket - The Ambient Life Project

2011 ◽  
pp. 105-110
Author(s):  
Fabian Hemmert
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Response Times ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Life Project ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The work reported in this article is concerned with the relationship of the user to his mobile phone, especially with the habit of checking the mobile phone for missed events. We present two qualitative studies that have been conducted with mobile phones, symbolizing their status through life-like movements - breath and pulse. It was to be determined whether a continuous, rythmic and life-like signal would be eligible to ambiently express the phone’s state. The results of the studies were mixed, as some users were simply annoyed by the permanent actuation, while others appreciated the functionality. The response times to occured events seem to be appropriate for an ambient display. The studies raised further questions, regarding the psychological and physiological consequences of such technology.

scholarly journals Structural Relationship among Mobile Phone Dependence, Self-Efficacy, Time Management Disposition, and Academic Procras-tination in College Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Sheng Chen ◽  
Jing Li ◽  
Seung-Yong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Academic Procrastination ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Relationship

Background: We aimed to investigate the relationship among mobile phone dependence, self-efficacy for self-regulated learning, time management disposition, and academic procrastination in Chinese students majoring in physical education. In addition, we explored the mediating roles of self-efficacy for self-regulated learning and time management disposition in the relationship between mobile phone dependence and academic procrastination. Methods: We adopted a random sampling method to identify 324 physical education majors at five universities in Shaanxi Province, China in 2020. Data were analyzed via exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, correlation analysis, structural equation model analysis, and path analysis. Results: Mobile phone dependence had significant positive effects on academic procrastination (P<0.001) and self-efficacy for self-regulated learning (P<0.05) but a significant negative effect on time management disposition (P<0.001). Self-efficacy for self-regulated learning had a significant positive effect on academic procrastination (P<0.001), while time management disposition had a significant negative effect on academic procrastination (P<0.01). Notably, self-efficacy for self-regulated learning and time management disposition mediated the relationship between mobile phone dependence and academic procrastination (P<0.05). Conclusion: In addition to its direct effect on academic procrastination, mobile phone dependence exerts an indirect effect via time management disposition and self-regulated learning efficacy. Reducing students’ dependence on mobile phones is necessary for attenuating academic procrastination on university campuses. Thus, universities should aim to restrict the use of mobile phones in the classroom, actively cultivate students’ confidence in their self-regulated learning ability, and educate them regarding appropriate time values.

scholarly journals Response Time as an Implicit Self-Schema Indicator for Depression Among Undergraduate Students: Preliminary Findings From a Mobile App–Based Depression Assessment

10.2196/14657 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. e14657
Author(s):  
Kyungmi Chung ◽  
Jin Young Park ◽  
DaYoung Joung ◽  
Kyungun Jhung
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Depressive Symptom ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Response Times ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Self Schema ◽  
The Relationship

Background Response times to depressive symptom items in a mobile-based depression screening instrument has potential as an implicit self-schema indicator for depression but has yet to be determined; the instrument was designed to readily record depressive symptoms experienced on a daily basis. In this study, the well-validated Korean version of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-Revised (K-CESD-R) was adopted. Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between depression severity (ie, explicit measure: total K-CESD-R Mobile scores) and the latent trait of interest in schematic self-referent processing of depressive symptom items (ie, implicit measure: response times to items in the K-CESD-R Mobile scale). The purpose was to investigate this relationship among undergraduate students who had never been diagnosed with, but were at risk for, major depressive disorder (MDD) or comorbid MDD with other neurological or psychiatric disorders. Methods A total of 70 participants—36 males (51%) and 34 females (49%)—aged 19-29 years (mean 22.66, SD 2.11), were asked to complete both mobile and standard K-CESD-R assessments via their own mobile phones. The mobile K-CESD-R sessions (binary scale: yes or no) were administered on a daily basis for 2 weeks. The standard K-CESD-R assessment (5-point scale) was administered on the final day of the 2-week study period; the assessment was delivered via text message, including a link to the survey, directly to participants’ mobile phones. Results A total of 5 participants were excluded from data analysis. The result of polynomial regression analysis showed that the relationship between total K-CESD-R Mobile scores and the reaction times to the depressive symptom items was better explained by a quadratic trend—F (2, 62)=21.16, P<.001, R2=.41—than by a linear trend—F (1, 63)=25.43, P<.001, R2=.29. It was further revealed that the K-CESD-R Mobile app had excellent internal consistency (Cronbach alpha=.94); at least moderate concurrent validity with other depression scales, such as the Korean version of the Quick Inventory for Depressive Symptomatology-Self Report (ρ=.38, P=.002) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (ρ=.48, P<.001); a high adherence rate for all participants (65/70, 93%); and a high follow-up rate for 10 participants whose mobile or standard K-CESD-R score was 13 or greater (8/10, 80%). Conclusions As hypothesized, based on a self-schema model for depression that represented both item and person characteristics, the inverted U-shaped relationship between the explicit and implicit self-schema measures for depression showed the potential of an organizational breakdown; this also showed the potential for a subsequent return to efficient processing of schema-consistent information along a continuum, ranging from nondepression through mild depression to severe depression. Further, it is expected that the updated K-CESD-R Mobile app can play an important role in encouraging people at risk for depression to seek professional follow-up for mental health care.

Growing Up Wireless

2008 ◽  
pp. 99-125
Author(s):  
Letizia Caronia
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mobile Communication ◽  
Cultural Models ◽  
Intergenerational Relationships ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter illustrates the role of the mobile phone in the rise of new cultural models of parenting. According to a phenomenological theoretical approach to culture and everyday life, the author argues that the relationship between technologies, culture, and society should be conceived as a mutual construction. As cultural artefacts, mobile communication technologies both are domesticated by people into their cultural ways of living and create new ones. How are mobile phones domesticated by already existing cultural models of parenting? How does the introduction of the mobile phone affect family life and intergenerational relationships? How does mobile contact contribute in the construction of new cultural models of “being a parent” and “being a child”? Analysing new social phenomena such as “hyperparenting” and the “dialogic use” of mobile phones, the author argues upon the role of mobile communication technologies in articulating the paradoxical nature of the contemporary cultural model of family education.

scholarly journals BRAND TRANSFER BY HANDPHONE CONSUMERS IN THE CITY OF JUANG BIREUEN

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-102
Author(s):  
Ariska Ariska ◽  
Mulyadi Mulyadi ◽  
Imam Malik ◽  
Lakharis Inuzula
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Price Changes ◽  
Consumer Interest ◽  
Interaction Variable ◽  
Brand Switching ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City ◽  
Positive Effect

Various studies that have been carried out in the City of Juang Bireuen to see how far mobile phone consumers have switched to other brands, the findings or results of this study show a very significant impact on the switching of mobile phone brands, so that mobile phone manufacturers are charged with the desires that are of interest to consumers. The results carried out in the City of Juang Bireuen with respondents who had changed to another cellphone brand at least 1 time with 100 respondents the sample population showed that all averages were influenced by advertisements, price changes, and dissatisfaction in a cellphone brand, causing brand switching. The results of this study indicate that advertising has a positive and significant effect on the transfer of mobile phone brands. Likewise, price changes have a positive and significant effect on the transfer of mobile phone brands. Both with dissatisfaction have a positive effect on switching brands of mobile phones. Price changes strengthen the relationship between advertising and brand switching with interaction, meaning that price changes are purely an interaction variable. Likewise, price changes strengthen the relationship between dissatisfaction with brand switching and interaction. Based on the results of this study, there are several recommendations for consumers and mobile phone manufacturers, with increasing consumer interest in changing cellphone brands, it is an important task for manufacturers to be able to satisfy consumer desires

scholarly journals Effects of Brand Quality, Brand Prestige on Brand Purchase Intention of Mobile Phone Brands: Empirical Assessment from Kenya

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (11) ◽  
pp. 7-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josphine Chepchirchir ◽  
Mark Leting
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Brand Quality ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Brand Prestige

This study aims to empirically examine the relationship between Brand quality, brand prestige and brand purchase intention of mobile phone brands in Kenya. A survey was used to collect data from a sample of 322 respondents. Data were analyzed by employing correlation, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and multiple regression analysis. The results revealed that brand quality and brand prestige are positively associated with consumer brand purchase intention. The generalizability of the findings is limited as the study focuses only on Kenya. Based on the findings, companies involved in branding of mobile phones should focus on improving the usefulness of the brand quality and prestige. The study made a contribution in terms of allowing us to understand the factors that can contribute to the adoption of mobile phone brands.

The relationship between mobile self-efficacy and mobile-based personal information management practices

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irfan Ali ◽  
Nosheen Fatima Warraich
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
Smart Device ◽  
Personal Information Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between mobile self-efficacy and personal information management (PIM) practices through mobile phones and smartphones, and additionally, to explore the challenges of using a smart device for PIM.Design/methodology/approachThis study followed Preferred Reporting Items for the Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to achieve the objectives. A comprehensive search strategy, inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria were formulated in light of PRISMA guidelines. The data were collected from different scholarly repositories, databases and core journals of PIM. The studies were included after four steps, i.e. identification, screening, eligibility and inclusion of studies.FindingsFindings revealed that there was a positive relationship between mobile self-efficacy and PIM via mobile phones. People used two techniques for finding and re-finding information via mobile phones/smartphones. These techniques include browsing and searching information. People send information, share with others and save in draft folders to emails in mobile phones/smartphones for keeping information for future use. They organize their personal information in folders and use different applications such as Evernote, Google Calendar, alarm and organizer. They uninstall and update mobile applications with new versions, clear phone call history and backup personal information to desktop devices and cloud services to maintain personal information. PIM via mobile phone/smartphone challenges were also identified. These challenges were classified as information related challenges, technical challenges, mobile phone adaptability challenges and miscellaneous challenges.Originality/valueThis study will help library professionals and decision makers to devise information literacy instruction programs according to the users' needs. The results of this study will also open new horizons for system designers to devise mobile-based PIM tools according to users' needs.

Learners and Mobile

2020 ◽  
pp. 439-459
Author(s):  
Fernando de la Cruz Paragas
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
The United States ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Extra Curricular Activities ◽  
Learning Functions ◽  
The Relationship

Studies about mobile phones, the learning process, and educational institutions have grown in recent years though research has mostly focused in the United States and in specific groups. This research contributes to the literature by looking at three educational levels in Singapore and by taking a two-pronged approach to the relationship among these three variables. It answers the following reflexivity: How do students learn to use mobile phone functions? How do they use mobile phones for learning functions? This chapter considers learning as the reflexive process where attitude and aptitude are acquired and shared for curricular and extra-curricular activities. Findings indicate two themes: how students 1) develop the skills to use the expanding array of mobile phone technologies, and integrate these in their daily life and 2) use mobile phones in school and in their schoolwork. Data for the study came from focus interviews with 36 informants who were selected through maximum variation sampling according to their age, educational level, and household income.

scholarly journals Mobile Phones, in Combination with a Computer Locator System, Improve the Response Times of Emergency Medical Services in Central London

2008 ◽  
Vol 90 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
JA Gossage ◽  
DP Frith ◽  
TWG Carrell ◽  
M Damiani ◽  
J Terris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Response Times ◽  
Ambulance Service ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Locating System

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to determine whether mobile phones and mobile phone locating devices are associated with improved ambulance response times in central London. PATIENTS AND METHODS All calls from the London Ambulance Service database since 1999 were analysed. In addition, 100 consecutive patients completed a questionnaire on mobile phone use whilst attending the St Thomas's Hospital Emergency Department in central London. RESULTS Mobile phone use for emergencies in central London has increased from 4007 (5% of total) calls in January 1999 to 21,585 (29%) in August 2004. Ambulance response times for mobile phone calls were reduced after the introduction of the mobile phone locating system (mean 469 s versus 444 s; P = 0.0195). The proportion of mobile phone calls made from mobile phones for life-threatening emergencies was higher after injury than for medical emergencies (41% versus 16%, P = 0.0063). Of patients transported to the accident and emergency department by ambulance, 44% contacted the ambulance service by mobile phone. Three-quarters of calls made from outside the home or work-place were by mobile phone and 72% of patients indicated that it would have taken longer to contact the emergency services if they had not used a mobile. CONCLUSIONS Since the introduction of the mobile phone locating system, there has been an improvement in ambulance response times. Mobile locating systems in urban areas across the UK may lead to faster response times and, potentially, improved patient outcomes.

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