Mobile Phone Use in AA Networks: An Exploratory Study |
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| Authors: | Scott W Campbell Michael J Kelley |
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a Graduate Institute of Veterinary Microbiology, Taichung, Taiwan |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to explore the role of mobile phone use for mutual support within social networks of Alcoholic Anonymous (AA). A sample of mobile phone owners and non-owners in AA was surveyed to assess their perceptions and uses of this technology. Mobile phone owners reported very positive perceptions of the technology as a resource for recovery and heavy use of the mobile phone for this purpose. Non-owners also reported positive perceptions of the mobile phone as a resource for recovery and that expense was the primary reason for not using a mobile phone in their recovery efforts. Heuristic, theoretical, and practical implications of the study are included in the discussion. |
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| Keywords: | Mobile Communication Mobile Phone Mobile Telephony Cell Phone Alcoholics Anonymous |
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