Analysis of Technology Ownership and Selective Use among Undergraduates.

摘要: Extent of technology ownership and use has been documented for teens even pre-teens. However, little is known as to whether such patterns change over time. This study examined these issues by surveying a sample undergraduates their selective technology. Compared teens, had higher rates laptop computers, cell phones, PDA's. Undergraduates used communication purposes about five-and-a-half hours per day, evenly divided between written verbal modes. Multiple technologies, including instant text messaging, were quick conversations but phone face-to-face the predominant means more personal communication. ********** Technology become daily part adolescents' lives. Teens are spending increasing amounts time using computers internet access, messaging. It reported that usage among who access it averaged approximately 3 week 10% surveyed than 16 (Subrahmanyam, Greenfield, Kraut, Gross, 2001). The Pew Internet American Life Project (2005) ages 12-17 years old examine found 51% they go online on basis. Additionally, 24% several times day (Pew Project, 2005). Research shown in this population increasing. In survey year adolescents, 84% owning at least one media device while 44% two or devices Of (2005), 73% owned desktop 18% 45% phone. Similar findings tweens 10-18 with reporting (mKids study, Studies have play games online, get news make purchases health information preferred messaging when communicating others. Seventy-five percent IM. Cell was another popular others 33% sending messages via Despite attraction technology, still interaction friends do interacting them through When communicate others, sixty-three 32% writing friends. asked which tool most often various types conversations, other forms (59%), serious (74%), private (60%). word, 46% email talk While attention being given research college students' scant. purpose pilot determine what extent extend undergraduate students. Method Participants Forty-nine sophomores enrolled sections an introduction instructional course participants study. …