Can you connect with me now? How the presence of mobile communication technology influences face-to-face conversation quality

Przybylski, A. K. and Weinstein, Netta 2013. Can you connect with me now? How the presence of mobile communication technology influences face-to-face conversation quality. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 30 (3) , pp. 237-246. 10.1177/0265407512453827

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Abstract

Recent advancements in communication technology have enabled billions of people to connect over great distances using mobile phones, yet little is known about how the frequent presence of these devices in social settings influences face-to-face interactions. In two experiments, we evaluated the extent to which the mere presence of mobile communication devices shape relationship quality in dyadic settings. In both, we found evidence they can have negative effects on closeness, connection, and conversation quality. These results demonstrate that the presence of mobile phones can interfere with human relationships, an effect that is most clear when individuals are discussing personally meaningful topics.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Psychology
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
ISSN:	0265-4075
Last Modified:	04 Jun 2017 08:03
URI:	http://orca.cf.ac.uk/id/eprint/72345

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