Abstract
In this paper, we present the results of research that examined how young and active mobile phone users describe their relationship and attachment with their phone, and what features and processes have played an active role in building the attachment. The results are based on street interviews of 40 mobile phone users that were conducted in India and Europe. Our analysis revealed that the following factors contribute towards building the relationship between the mobile phone and its user: 1) habit, 2) memories, 3) personalization, 4) adaptation, 5) process from use to presence, 6) buying the phone, and 7) phone content.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2008 The Second International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies |
Publisher | IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers |
Pages | 311-317 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-0-7695-3367-4 |
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Publication status | Published - 2008 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
Event | 2nd International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies, UBICOMM 2008 - Valencia, Spain Duration: 29 Sept 2008 → 4 Oct 2008 |
Conference
Conference | 2nd International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies, UBICOMM 2008 |
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Abbreviated title | UBICOMM 2008 |
Country/Territory | Spain |
City | Valencia |
Period | 29/09/08 → 4/10/08 |