This paper presents the results of an experimental deprivation study conducted with 64 participants. All participants had to do without mobile phone, internet and TV for 15 days each. The main research objective was t...This paper presents the results of an experimental deprivation study conducted with 64 participants. All participants had to do without mobile phone, internet and TV for 15 days each. The main research objective was to examine the differences of indispensability levels and experiences during these non-usage phases. Mobile phones turned out to be most indispensable followed by Internet. Involvement of the medium into daily routine is an important part of short-term indispensability and will be dealt with in detail in this paper.展开更多
文摘This paper presents the results of an experimental deprivation study conducted with 64 participants. All participants had to do without mobile phone, internet and TV for 15 days each. The main research objective was to examine the differences of indispensability levels and experiences during these non-usage phases. Mobile phones turned out to be most indispensable followed by Internet. Involvement of the medium into daily routine is an important part of short-term indispensability and will be dealt with in detail in this paper.
