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Smart Phone Usage Behaviour among Students of
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
S.Jeya Davyson Immanuel
Reg No:17214011061039
Ph.D Full time Research Scholar,
Department of Management Studies,
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,
Abisekapatti, Tirunelveli – 627 012,
Dr.G.Suguna, M.Com, M.Phil, Ph.D.,
Asst.Professor, Department of Commerce,
Einstian Art and Science college,
Sethaparpanallur, Tirunelveli.
Dr. N. Rajalingam.,BE.,MBA.,Ph.D.,
Professor, Department of Management Studies,
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,
Abisekapatti, Tirunelveli – 627 012,
Abstract
This paper aims at understanding the smart phone usage behaviors among
Manonmainam Sundaranar university students. The students from various academic levels
and programs at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University were considered for this study focus.
Are the smart phone users in Manonmainam Sundaranar University being smart enough for
themselves and to the society? In this scenario, the student, (below 18-30 years) were
spending huge amount of time on smart phones. Smart phone with well equipped internet
facility would be helpful for the students to improve their knowledge.
Introduction:
Now a days more number of Indian people were using smart phones. Even the pre- school kids know how to operate the smart phone. The phone is the common and convenient
mode of communication whether they prefer to call or text. There are lot of features available
in the smart phone like internet, social network, game, shopping and more number of apps for
various other purpose. Smart phones are used to pay telephone bills, E-bill, banking etc. The
smart phones are felt as user friendly by the people. Students at the age group of 18 to 30 are
spending majority of time in smart phone. The youngsters prefer smart phone as their oxygen
and always have them in their hand. During travel time also they use smart phone and does
not enjoy the outside nature.
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Objectives:
To understand the time spends by the students on smart phones.
To understand the students perception on smart phones.
Review of Literature:
Some of the findings from the previous studies on mobile phone usage were given below.
Bianchi and Phillips (2005) studied the import ant factors as extra version and self-esteem.
The researcher also studied the relationship of gender, age, extra version, self-esteem in the
age group of 18-85 years old. In this research the researcher calculated that young people use
mobile phone regular every day. The researcher found that technical applications are used by
male and female for chatting with friends and relatives.
Lane and Mannor (2011) conducted the study between both male and female under the age
group of 22-59 years. The study suggests the usage of smart phone affect not only young but
affects the also adult. The study identified that there is no gender difference and no age
difference in the addiction of smart phone.
Table: 1.1 Gender wise Respondents
Particulars Frequency Percent
Male 31 60.8
Female 20 39.2
Total 51 100.0
From the Table 1.1 it is inferred that 60.8% of the respondents were male and 39.2% of the
Respondents were Female.
Table: 1.2 Age wise Respondents
Particulars Frequency Percent
18 – 21 7 13.7
22 – 25 31 60.8
26 – 29 10 19.6
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30 – 40 3 5.9
Total 51 100.00
From the Table 1.2 it is inferred that Majority (60.8%) of the Respondents using
mobile phones were under the age group of 22-25.
Table 1.3 Time spend for making Calls only
Particulars Frequency Percent
Less than 30 minutes 17 33.3
From 30 minutes to 1 hour 9 17.6
From 1 to 2 hours 6 11.8
From 2 to 3 hours 10 19.6
More than 3 hours 9 17.6
Total 51 100.0
From the Table 1.3 it is inferred that Majority (33.3%) of the Respondents were using
mobile phones for making calls for less than 30 minutes in a day.
Table 1.4 Time spend on Camera in the mobile phone
Particulars Frequency Percent
Less than 30min 33 64.7
30mins to 1hour 6 11.8
1hour to 2hours 1 2.0
2hours to 3hours 4 7.8
Don’t use it 7 13.7
Total 51 100.0
From the Table 1.4 it is inferred that Majority (64.7%) of the Respondents were using camera
for less than 30 minutes in a day.
Table 1.5 Time spend on Internet browsing in the mobile phone
