scholarly journals The Impact on Mobile Phone use on Pedestrian Road Crossing Behaviour

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Gavrić ◽  
Saša Džigerović ◽  
Belmin Avdić ◽  
Goran Bošnjak ◽  
Suzana Miladić-Tešić
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Unsignalized Intersections ◽  
Pedestrian Crossing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Road Crossing

Mobile phone use at pedestrian crossings has been recognized as a growing problem in the field of traffic safety. The objective of the paper is to analyze the impact of mobile phone use at pedestrian crossings considering specific territory. Signalized and unsignalized intersections are observed in the study. Several factors having the impact on unsafe pedestrian crossing behaviour are identified such as: age, location and the type of mobile phone using. The model of unsafe pedestrian behaviour based on displayed mobile phone use while crossing the intersection is constructed. It has been shown in this research that talking and texting on mobile phone distract pedestrians. Listening to music does not affect pedestrians to behave unsafely because it requires less cognitive activity than talking or texting. Also, location affects the pedestrian crossing behavior. The results of this research can serve the purpose of preventing the mobile phones use and reduce the negative impact on pedestrian crossing behavior.

Effects of mobile phone use on pedestrian crossing behavior and safety at unsignalized intersections

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 381-388
Author(s):  
Hualong Zhang ◽  
Cunbao Zhang ◽  
Feng Chen ◽  
YuanYuan Wei
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Unsignalized Intersections ◽  
Behavior Characteristics ◽  
Pedestrian Crossing

Using mobile phones can be a source of distraction for pedestrians when crossing streets, it is especially dangerous at unsignalized intersections. To investigate the effects of mobile phone use on pedestrian crossing behavior and safety at unsignalized intersections, we carried out a field survey at three selected locations in Wuhan, China. Then, the pedestrians’ crossing behavior characteristics were statistically analyzed, and a logistic regression model was established to quantitatively analyze pedestrian safety. The results showed that 15.6% of pedestrians used mobile phones when crossing unsignalized intersections and 64.1% of them were young pedestrians. Pedestrians using mobile phones while crossing unsignalized intersections were at higher risk of accident, crossed more slowly, and were less likely to look at traffic status than those not using a mobile phone. Moreover, the probability of conflicts when watching the screen, talking, and listening to music are 2.704, 1.793, and 1.114 times greater, respectively, than those who do not use a mobile phone.

THE EFFECTS OF MOBILE PHONE USE ON TRAFFIC SAFETY

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 1415-1420
Author(s):  
Vojislav Krstić ◽  
Stefan Mladenović
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Increased Risk

With the expansion of offered content and applications in mobile phones, the risk of using mobile phones while driving increases. This problem is getting more and more important worldwide. Nowadays, increasing attention is being paid to traffic safety indicators as it has been proven that there is a strong correlation between the consequences of traffic accidents and traffic safety indicators. One of these indicators is the mobile phone use while driving. Operating vehicles require drivers' full attention. Therefore, the use of a mobile phone while driving is a major problem. Using a mobile phone draws driver's attention and causes behavioral changes that negatively affect the traffic safety. The use of mobile phones while driving is an ongoing problem of traffic safety and is associated with an increased risk of participation in traffic accidents. In addition to the harmful effects from the medical aspect, one of the more important negative effects of the mobile phone is the negative impact on traffic participants. The negative impact of the phone on traffic safety is reflected in the fact that their use while driving hinders the driver's attention. Even with automated actions, the degree of event detection is severely reduced. The degree of impact of mobile phone use on driving performance depends on the moment and situation at that moment. The commitment to the conversation is yet another factor that affects the driving quality. The combination of these two factors can have extremely damaging effects on driving. The phones can distract the driver's attention in three ways: while the driver is looking for the phone, takes the phone to receive or make a call, or writes or reads the message. In these situations, he cannot properly hold the steering wheel or gearbox – hence is not fully aware of the road nor traffic around, and cannot fully control the vehicle. If speaking, the driver is not fully focused on driving because tracking conversations diminishes the attention and perception of traffic around. This problem has been recognized long time ago worldwide, and many studies have been conducted on a given subject which have been influencing drivers to reduce the need for mobile phones. There are many approaches and various measures that can be taken: preventing and educating participants in traffic about the negative effects of the mobile phone use while driving, campaigning, repressive and coercion measures, applying new technologies . . . Accepting the right behavior is the key to solving the problem, since it is impossible to sanction everyone at any given time. Drivers need to understand that mobile phone usage threatens their safety, as well as of other participants in the traffic.

scholarly journals EXPLORATION OF MOBILE USERS WITH QUESTIONNAIRE METHOD AND OBJECTIVE AUDIOMETRY (OTOACOUSTIC EMISSION)

2020 ◽  
Vol 116 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-74
Author(s):  
Daria Fedorchenko ◽  
Vyacheslav Didkovsky
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Otoacoustic Emission ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Objective Audiometry ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
The Impact

Background: The main purpose of study was to assess the impact of using mobile phones among young Ukrainians (age 17-25) on auditory system. We conducted a study using anonymous questionnaires and with using a method of objective audiometry (otoacoustic emission). Finally, we compared our results with results of studies which were conducted in Sweden and Finland. Those studies were first among all the others with assessment of association between amount of mobile phone use and frequency of headache, tinnitus or hearing loss at 4-year follow-up. Methods: The participants were chosen among volunteers (n=251). All of them received anonymous questionnaires. We made stratified sample by age, sex, type of phone used, duration of phone calls, using of headphones during calls, symptoms appearing after using cell phone (headache, tinnitus, hearing loss). Results: The age of respondents was 17-25 years (32,3% - 22 years, 13,1% - 19 years, 12,4% - 20 years, 10,8% - 23 years., 8,4% - 21 years., 8% - 18 years, 7,6% - 17 years, 2,8% - 24р., 2,8% - 25 years). Due to this data the median age of participants was 22 years. Sex: female – 74.3%, male – 25.7%. Most of participants were using mobile phones (99.2%). 51.8% of respondents were always using headphones during phone calls, 8.8% - never used headphones during phone calls, 39,4% - were rarely using headphones during phone calls.  We assess the association between mobile phone use and appearing symptoms after phone calls. 3.6% of respondents reported a headache after phone calls, 96.4% were free of this symptom after phone calls. 58.2% reported headache at least once a week, 41.8% - were free of this symptom. 42.2% of respondents reported tinnitus: 1.6% reported tinnitus every day, 4.8% once in 2-3 days, 35.9% reported this symptom rarely (less than once a week). 57.8% of respondents were free of tinnitus. 21.5% of respondents reported hearing loss, 78.5% were free of hearing loss. Most of respondents associate headache with fatigue, sleep deprivation, stress, weather change, sleep disorders, arterial hypertension, hunger, frequent phone calls. Respondents who complained of hearing loss were offered to pass objective audiometry (optoacoustic emission).6 respondents took part in this examination. In 85 ears of respondents (71%) who complained of hearing loss it occurs on 8000 Hz. In 95 ears of respondents (79%) who complained of hearing loss it occurs on 5714 Hz. Pearson correlation coefficient between our results and results of Northern Europe studies was 0.935, suggesting a strong linear association.

Evaluating the impact of penalising the use of mobile phones while driving on road traffic fatalities, serious injuries and mobile phone use: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 378-385
Author(s):  
Bjørn Olsson ◽  
Hannah Pütz ◽  
Fabian Reitzug ◽  
David K Humphreys
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Interrupted Time Series ◽  
Traffic Fatalities ◽  
Road Traffic Crashes ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Serious Injuries ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundA vast literature has demonstrated that using mobile phones while driving increases the risk of road traffic crashes. In response, policy-makers have introduced bans and harsher penalties on using mobile phones while driving. Even though emerging evidence suggests that such measures may reduce mobile phone use and crashes, the literature has not been systematically reviewed and synthesised.ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of penalising mobile phone use while driving on road traffic fatalities, serious injuries and the prevalence of mobile phone use while driving.MethodsWe employed a comprehensive search strategy using electronic databases, websites, handsearching and other sources to locate studies evaluating legislation on mobile phone use while driving. Randomised controlled trials, interrupted time series’, controlled before–after studies with control(s) not exposed to harsher sanctions and panel data designs were included if they measured the outcomes of fatalities, serious injuries or the prevalence of mobile phone use while driving. Eligible studies were critically appraised. Due to substantial heterogeneity, the results were synthesised narratively. The synthesis structured studies according to the type of legislation and outcome measure.ResultsOf the 7420 studies retrieved, 32 were included. The evidence on the effects of penalising mobile phone use while driving was weak, and somewhat inconsistent, but pointed to a potential decrease in the prevalence of mobile phone use and fatalities for all-driver primary enforcement hand-held bans and texting bans.ConclusionsPreventing fatalities from risky driving practices may be helped by implementing harsher laws that penalise mobile phone use while driving.

The impact of mobile phone use on farmers’ livelihoods in post-insurgency Northeast Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 026666691988690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chioma Anadozie ◽  
Mathias Fonkam ◽  
Jean-Paul Cleron ◽  
Muhammadou MO Kah
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Feedback Loops ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Complex Interactions ◽  
Sustainable Livelihoods Framework ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Northeast Nigeria

The most ubiquitous information and communications technology (ICT) in the hands of the common man today is the mobile phone. Most existing literature on the impact of mobile phones in farming has examined the various components of the farming cycle in isolation, and failed to holistically account for the complex interactions and relationships between these components. In this study, we combine the strengths of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) and Systems Theory (ST) as a theoretical lens to understand the impact of mobile phone use in farming and its developmental contributions on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in post-insurgency northeast Nigeria. On the basis of empirical data and literature, we develop a qualitative system dynamics model depicting mobile phone use in farming. The main feedback loops show that the greatest bane to farming in the area is insecurity and climate variability. However, better access to information and communications afforded by mobile phones empowers farmers and enables them to overcome these vulnerabilities. The use of feedback loops in analysis provides rigour and depth to the findings due to their ability to demonstrate the interdependencies between system components. We contribute to knowledge and inform practice by extending the understanding of the impact of mobile phone use in farming through system dynmics modelling.

scholarly journals An empirical study on the effects of mobile telephony usage on livelihoods in Brong Ahafo region of Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Bekoe ◽  
Daniel Azerikatoa Ayoung ◽  
Paul Boadu ◽  
Benjamin Folitse
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Network Connectivity ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Mobile Telephony ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Brong Ahafo Region ◽  
Brong Ahafo

Meaningful use of mobile telephony can enhance human development and capabilities thereby empowering people to lead lives they value. They are enabling technologies to deliver human-centred development. This article explores the effects of mobile phone use on livelihoods of users in eight districts in Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. A mixed method approach was employed and qualitative research was used as a dominant paradigm. Interview questionnaires, focus group discussions and observation were used.  The study showed that mobile phone ownership was high and their uses were characterised by greater uniformity across socio-economic groups and gender. Mobile phones enhanced traditional structures, facilitated business links, and face-to-face interactions as well as strengthening community ties. Users acknowledged the impact of mobile phones in their ability to deal with family emergencies. Poor network connectivity and power outages were major obstacles to mobile phone usage. The study makes original contributions to the knowledge of practical relevance in the ICT4D field as well as with respect to these under-researched Ghanaian regions and provides evidence for policy formulation to improve quality of services in Ghana and elsewhere. The participatory Field Research also provided space for in-depth engagement with local people to understand the technology in social and development contexts.

scholarly journals The Impact of Mobile Phone Use on Adolescent Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 861-871
Author(s):  
Antônio Gelcivan Carvalho Feitosa ◽  
Márcio Ribeiro da Silva ◽  
Matheus Nery de Souza Ferreira ◽  
Bruno Pereira Gonçalves ◽  
Jean Mark Lobo de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Adolescent Health ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Poor School Performance ◽  
The Impact

With the increasing rise of smartphones among adolescents, the question arose about the impact of the use of mobile phones among this audience, seeking to assess the harms caused by their excessive use. The present work was elaborated through bibliographical research in articles, books and websites, in a non-systematic way through qualitative and quantitative research, analyzing printed questionnaire. Regarding the results related to the problems caused by the use of smartphones, such as lack of attention, indisposition, poor school performance, little interaction in the classes kept an average of 22.5% difference for those who felt affected, about the posture we have a relatively few. high, however, is still less than half of respondents, but only 33.75% of people who do not worry about posture when using the phone showing, therefore, that young people, focus of our research, has a good ergonomic behavior , both when using the smartphone and watching classes, picking up objects on the floor, and sitting in the chair.

scholarly journals A Descriptive Study to Assess the Impact of Mobile Phone Usage on Human Behaviour Among Undergraduate Students of Lucknow

2021 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Nidhi Rao ◽  
◽  
Amardeep Paul ◽  
Aradhana Verma ◽  
Dolly Prajapati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Demographic Variable ◽  
Medical Engineering ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Mobile Phone Usage ◽  
The Impact

Background of the study: Students were found to use mobile phone excessively. The pattern of mobile phone use among the students may signal the evolution of mobile phone use from a habit to an addiction.[5] Usage of mobile phones adversely affect student concentration, psychosocial wellbeing and their physiological health which are areas that need attention. The problem is that the use of mobile phone among students has become a habit.[3] Research shows that there is a difference between students’ performance and commitment to academics in lecture rooms from those who use mobile phones during lecture, inattentiveness, and non- participation in academic assignments or field work.[7] Findings of a study indicates that mobile phones play a large part in the daily life of medical student. Therefore, its impact on psychological and health should be discussed among the students to prevent the harmful effects of mobile phones use.[8] Objective of this study is to assess the impact of mobile phone usage on behavior change among undergraduate students and to find out the association between the impact of mobile phone usage on behavior change among undergraduate students with the selected demographic variable. Materials and Methods: Descriptive research design was utilized in this study. Through non discriminative snow ball sampling technique 100 undergraduate students of different disciplines like medical, engineering, agricultural and other science were selected for this study. Self-administered online questionnaire was used to gather the data from the participants. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyze the data. Results: impact of mobile phones among 1% of undergraduate students is mild, 94% of undergraduate students had moderate impact and remaining 5% of them reported that the impact of mobile phone on their human behavior is severe. The overall mean impact score was 91.21 and obtained SD was 22.34. Conclusion: Results of this study shows that the usage of mobile phone has moderate to severe impact among the behavior of the undergraduate students. Though the need of mobile phone is inevitable there needs have to be balanced between time spent with these devices, and without them. Without a set balance, people will continue to become more obsessed and consumed by technology, and there is a concern that humans will lose all closeness and affection that can come from personalized conversations.

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