大学生手机依赖与社会支持的关系研究-(5)

INTRODUCTION

In Australia, youth, aged 16–24 years, are recognized as the most prolific users of mobile hones (e.g. Galaxy Research, 2004). As current youth are the first generation to have grown up with mobile technology, they have incorporated the device into their lives. Although the disadvantages of mobile phone use include cost and contact at inappropriate es (Walsh & White, 2006), it is the psychological and practical benefits of technologies which make users more likely to adopt them (Ruggiero, 2000). Use increases over time as he benefits become more valued by the user (Ruggiero). There are many acknowledged practical benefits from mobile phone use, including