The Mobile Telephone Culture

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This paper refers to a broad mix of theory to do with the 1990s rise of mobile telephony among many teens in developed Western societies, implications for self and others, relations with family, and dependence versus independence. The paper takes careful note of how a 'global' trend is NOT universal and that those with access to cell phones in developing countries are found to engage in business, as opposed to being used by teenagers.

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"The Mobile Telephone Culture of 21st Century Teenagers Introduction This paper discusses the phenomenon of teen mobile telephone use that has normalized through the last decade in much of the developed world, and elsewhere, in cases of being able to afford a mobile telephone. Trends are reviewed, the possible implications of mobile telephones, and then, a prediction for the future. Ling has referred to, "the establishment of a culture of mobile telephony", among teenagers as opposed to adults. Teens tend to be perfectly adjusted to the everyday use of a medium that adults are more apt to view as a workday necessity."

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