Title | Attitudes toward the use and role of mobile telephony: a comparison of East and West Malaysia |
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Authors | Swami, V., Maakip, I., Sinniah, D., Pillai, S.K., Subramaniam, P., Kannan, K. and Furnham, A. |
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Abstract | This study examined lay beliefs and attitudes toward mobile telephony using the Mobile Phone Questionnaire. A total of 214 participants in West (Peninsular) Malaysia and 211 participants in East Malaysia responded to a series of statements relating to the use and role of mobile phones. Results suggested that mobile phone ownership and use in both samples was widespread. A factor analysis of 25 items on the Mobile Phone Questionnaire revealed three factors relating to (1) the social effects of mobile phones; (2) the life-changing effects of mobile phones, and; (3) the convenience and safety conferred by mobile phones. There were cultural differences on Factors 1 and 2, with East Malaysians more strongly endorsing these factors. Explanations for these differences are discussed in conclusion. |
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Journal | Journal of Mobile Multimedia |
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Journal citation | 4 (2), pp. 149-162 |
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ISSN | 1550-4646 |
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Year | Jun 2008 |
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Publisher | Rinton |
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Web address (URL) | http://www.rinton.net/xjmm4/jmm-4-2/149-157.pdf |
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Published | Jun 2008 |
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