ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Cell Phone Usage within University Settings: Perspectives from Latinx Undergraduate Students

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Social Psychology

  • Julie Salazar
    California State University Northridge
  • Sabrina Fontillas
    California State University, Northridge
  • Jonastasya Griffith
    California State University, Northridge
  • Nicole Whitmore
    California State University, Northridge
  • Omar Ruvalcaba
    California State University, Northridge

Abstract

University students were recruited to participate in semi-structured interviews on their daily cell phone usage. Researchers used thematic analysis to explore patterns in participant’s responses related to social use of cell phones, academics, and health-related concerns. Findings suggest undergraduates use cell phones as a stress-coping mechanism, maintain relationships, and communication.

Communication