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Comunicar Journal 27: Coomunication trends (Vol. 14 - 2006)

The impact of mobile phones in the life of adolescents aged 12 - 16 years old

https://doi.org/10.3916/C27-2006-16

Sara Malo-Cerrato

Abstract

The impact that a new technology item such as the mobile phone has on today's society, in particular, on the life of adolescents aged 12 - 16, is analyzed and discussed. In the information society we are living in, changes are ever quickening. Consequently, interpenonal relationships are being modified. Many of these transformations affects adolescents transforming their habits, attitudes and ways of relationships around this technology, both with their friends and families.

Keywords

Adolescents, information society, ICTs, mobile phone, interpersonal relationships