Browsing by Subject "Mobile phones"
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Assistance seeking behaviour in older persons regarding the use of their mobile phones
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The older-person population is estimated to reach two billion in 2050 with two thirds living in developing countries. In South Africa, the prevalence of HIV is a large contributor to lowered fertility and, therefore, the ... -
Experiences of young Setswana-speaking adults in relation to older persons concerning mobile phones
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The rising numbers of the older population will result in a corresponding demand for long-term care services. This study therefore focuses specifically on the experiences of young adults in relation to older persons in ... -
Exploring relational regulation in older persons' mobile phone use
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)It has been suggested that mobile technology has the potential to become a convenient medium to address people’s social goals and psychological needs. Limited studies have explored relational regulation, particularly how ... -
A hermeneutic framework for responsible technical interventions in low-income households – mobile phones for improved managed health care as test case
(2015)In this article the authors, a philosopher and a social development practitioner, formulate recommendations for responsible planning of technical interventions in health care relations under circumstances of uncertainty ... -
The influence of mobile internet on advertising to consumers in the short–term insurance industry
(North-West University, 2009)Marketing and advertisement activities are transforming as new digital media streams emerge. It is believed that the first major digital transition took place when broadcast media such as television and cinema, also called ... -
Intrusion detection in Bluetooth enabled mobile phones
(IEEE, 2015)Bluetooth plays a major role in expanding global spread of wireless technology. This predominantly happens through Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, which cover almost 60% of the Bluetooth market. Although Bluetooth mobile ... -
The potential of mobile phones for increasing public participation in local government in South Africa
(2015)This paper presents a critical discussion on the current use of technology and participation in local government. It discusses the rise in popularity of mobile devices, and how they have been used in ICT for development. ... -
Role of brand trust in creating brand equity in the mobile phone industry amongst black Generation Y students
(2013)In the highly competitive business landscape of the twenty-first century, intangible assets such as brand equity are deemed as increasingly vital to the long-term success of organisations. Brand loyalty, which is the primary ... -
Young adults’ experiences regarding mobile phone use in relation to older persons: implications for care
(Sage, 2019)This article explores the relational experiences of young Setswana-speaking adults in South Africa in relation to older persons’ use of mobile phones and highlights implications for older adults’ care. Research was conducted ...