Do you prefer to keep in contact with your friends by using mobile phone rather than other methods? For examples, letters, emails.
How do you think mobile phones effect the relationship between you and your friends?
Make us closer
I feel more isolated from my friends
Do you prefer texting more than talking with each other on mobile phone?
Yes (answer Q.7)
No(answer Q.8)
Q7. If yes, why do you prefer to text messages with people on mobile phone? (you can select more than one answer)
Feelshy or nervous to say something by talking
Texting messages with unfamiliar friends is easier
More mysterious and interesting way to convey information
Talking cannot share direct links such as video from internet
Talking could not have time to develop a response preferably
Others: _____________________________
Q8. If no, why do you prefer talking with people on mobile phone? (you can select more than one answer)
Used to talking with people even through texting occurs
Like the immediate reaction from people
Talking is more affability between each other– warm and nice
Indicate the main point of the conversation
Less chance for miscommunication
Others: __________________________
If a person is constantly looking at their phone (every few minutes) do you think this person is addicted to their phone?
Yes, it is. I do have this experience before.
Yes, it is. I do not have this experience.
No, it isn’t. But I have this experience before.
No,it isn’t. I do not have this experience as well.
Do you think mobile phone addiction is a real thing in todays society? Why/Why not?
Would you be able to give up your phone for a ….
Day
Week
Month
Year
Wouldnot be able to give up my phone
Do you use abbreviations when texting? (Abbreviations: LOL, IDK, etc)
Do you think smart phones decrease your language skills?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
List one way the world has become a better place because of smart phones:
List one way the world is worse off because of smart phones: