Smartphones Influence on Students: Case Study on Romania

Marian Mocan, Larisa Ivascu (), Attila Turi and Cristina Feniser
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Marian Mocan: Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania
Attila Turi: Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania
Cristina Feniser: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

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Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate whether social needs, convenience and various influences of mobile phones affect students and develop addiction. This research highlights the key factors that determine students’ addiction and the perception of students on these technological opportunities. The results contribute to the improvement of teaching and learning methods. The study was conducted using questionnaire survey. This questionnaire was applied to students of the Polytechnic University of Timisoara. At the end of the paper the future research and the barriers identified are presented.

Keywords: mobile technology; smart phones; social influence; student; technical higher education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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