Essays about: "smartphone social impact"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words smartphone social impact.

  1. 1. Time is Tik(Tok)ing: An Insight on Contemporary Media Consumer Behavior - An exploratory study on user-generated content’s potential impact on contemporary media consumption

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hilal Ahmad; Isak Rydén; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Media consumption; user-generated content; fast media; TikTok; addictive behavior; trends; media multitasking; social TV;

    Abstract : The drastic entrance and growth of TikTok during the last years have introduced new ways of consuming entertainment which has been adopted by individuals globally. Due to its novelty this type of media consumption is a rather understudies subject, which is why this study will explore new tendencies and behaviors occurring among consumers to provide inspiration for further research. READ MORE

  2. 2. Transforming Consumption Practices: A Social Practice Theory Analysis of Repairability and Lifetime Extension of Smartphones

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Ester Ósk Gestsdóttir Waage; Marite Putna; [2023]
    Keywords : Keywords: smartphones; sustainable consumption; social practice theory; degrowth; environmental impact; repair; lifetime extension.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The lifetime extension of smartphones is seen as a prominent way to reduce the environmental impacts caused during the production of the devices. Smartphones may be small devices, but their impact is no longer small as for the past years e-waste has been the largest growing waste generated globally. READ MORE

  3. 3. University Students' Attitudes to Shopping Smartphones in Sweden : Factors that influence university students in Sweden to purchase a smartphone

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Ferial Kays Al Hallak; Zeid Elmohdar; [2022]
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    Abstract : Date: 2022- 06 - 02 Level: Master thesis in Business Administration, 15 cr Institution: School of Business, Society and Engineering, Mälardalen University Authors: Ferial Kays Al Hallak Elmohdar Zeid Title: University Students' Attitudes to Shopping Smartphones in Sweden: Factors that influence University students in Sweden to purchase asmartphone Supervisor: Edward Gillmore Keywords: Smartphones, purchase intent, university students, word of mouth,e-word of mouth, brand image, product features, consumer behavior Research questions: - What factors influence university students’ purchase intent for smartphones?- How do demographic factors impact the attitude of universitystudents when purchasing smartphones? Purpose: The purpose of the study is to look into and research what leadingfactors and characteristics that influence university students to buy asmartphone by analyzing their shopping behavior. Method: This research is studied from a quantitative perspective. READ MORE

  4. 4. Can one-click save the planet?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Ulvi Hasanzade; Syeda Sajrina Islam; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainable purchasing; sustainable consumption; sustainable food; non-purchasing; practice theory; grounded theory; material; competence; meaning.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Reducing the ecological footprint and achieving environmental sustainability is regarded as one of the main goals of the world in recent decades. To achieve these goals, some practices in people’s life should be changed. READ MORE

  5. 5. Well-being through creativity : A collaborative online platform for hobby illustrators

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Marie Kaiser; [2021]
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    Abstract : This project explores how interactive technologies can support digital collaborations between hobby illustrators in order to foster their mental well-being through creative exchange, with special regard to physical distancing. The exploration of the design concept builds upon four main areas of theory: social connectedness in times of physical separation, the impact of creativity on mental health, design for collaborations and creativity through collaboration. READ MORE