MiddleEast Journal Of Scientific Research 19
Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 19 (1): 61-65, 2014
ISSN 1990-9233
© IDOSI Publications, 2014
DOI: 10.5829/idosi.mejsr.2014.19.1.11900
Whether Cell Phone Is a Necessity or a Luxurious Item?
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Samia Ilyas Siddiqui, 2Shaista Jabeen and 3Mubashra Mumtaz
Virtual University of Pakistan M.A. Jinnah Campus,
Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan
2
Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore, Pakistan
3
Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
1
Abstract: Fundamental purpose of the study was to know about whether cell phone is a necessary or a luxurious item. Research was also conducted to explore the knowledge about different features, uses & benefits associated with mobiles. At the same time some drawbacks of mobiles were also needed to be explored through this study. Research was carried out on 250 students & teachers of 3 famous universities of Lahore.
Respondents were selected randomly. Sample included respondents having different ages and qualifications.
After data analysis & interpretation about the relevant topic, researchers have found that Cell phone is the best communication device and a crucial information management tool. Regardless of above mentioned beneficial facts, mobiles have also certain problematic and destructive aspects as frequent use of mobile phone may also cause anxiety & emotional stress and can also have serious impacts on kids’ studies. Finally conclusion of our research is that cell phone has so many valuable aspects & people feel so incomplete without cell phone that it has become a necessity of their lives but on the other hand, mobile has become luxurious item as well because people consider it a status symbol now a days.
Key words: Cell phone
Different features
Best communication
INTRODUCTION
Necessity
Cell phone made huge comforts in our lives. It seems that cell phone is a great blessing in the current era. It has taken so much crucial place in
ISSN 1990-9233
© IDOSI Publications, 2014
DOI: 10.5829/idosi.mejsr.2014.19.1.11900
Whether Cell Phone Is a Necessity or a Luxurious Item?
1
Samia Ilyas Siddiqui, 2Shaista Jabeen and 3Mubashra Mumtaz
Virtual University of Pakistan M.A. Jinnah Campus,
Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan
2
Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore, Pakistan
3
Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
1
Abstract: Fundamental purpose of the study was to know about whether cell phone is a necessary or a luxurious item. Research was also conducted to explore the knowledge about different features, uses & benefits associated with mobiles. At the same time some drawbacks of mobiles were also needed to be explored through this study. Research was carried out on 250 students & teachers of 3 famous universities of Lahore.
Respondents were selected randomly. Sample included respondents having different ages and qualifications.
After data analysis & interpretation about the relevant topic, researchers have found that Cell phone is the best communication device and a crucial information management tool. Regardless of above mentioned beneficial facts, mobiles have also certain problematic and destructive aspects as frequent use of mobile phone may also cause anxiety & emotional stress and can also have serious impacts on kids’ studies. Finally conclusion of our research is that cell phone has so many valuable aspects & people feel so incomplete without cell phone that it has become a necessity of their lives but on the other hand, mobile has become luxurious item as well because people consider it a status symbol now a days.
Key words: Cell phone
Different features
Best communication
INTRODUCTION
Necessity
Cell phone made huge comforts in our lives. It seems that cell phone is a great blessing in the current era. It has taken so much crucial place in
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