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Young People and the Smartphone

Everyday Life on the Small Screen

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In recent years, smartphones and digital platforms have become essential to our lives and are now inextricably interwoven into the everyday practices of millions, especially young people. Focusing on smartphone practices and experiences of youth today, this volume is the result of empirical research based on focus groups and in-depth interviews with young people aged 18-30. Grounded in media theory and analyzed through a blended lens of media and science and technology studies, the book offers detailed and fascinating insights into the everyday use of smartphones. Topics covered include the role of the smartphone as material technology, its use in interpersonal relationships, photographic practices, music and consumer practices, along with the deconstruction of the notion of smartphone ‘addiction’.

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Young People and the Smartphone, Cosimo Marco Scarcelli, Paolo Magaudda, Michela Drusian

Lingua
Pubblicato
2022
Rilegatura
(Copertina rigida)
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Titolo
Young People and the Smartphone
Sottotitolo
Everyday Life on the Small Screen
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2022
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
139
ISBN10
3031063104
ISBN13
9783031063107
Serie
Descrizione
In recent years, smartphones and digital platforms have become essential to our lives and are now inextricably interwoven into the everyday practices of millions, especially young people. Focusing on smartphone practices and experiences of youth today, this volume is the result of empirical research based on focus groups and in-depth interviews with young people aged 18-30. Grounded in media theory and analyzed through a blended lens of media and science and technology studies, the book offers detailed and fascinating insights into the everyday use of smartphones. Topics covered include the role of the smartphone as material technology, its use in interpersonal relationships, photographic practices, music and consumer practices, along with the deconstruction of the notion of smartphone ‘addiction’.