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Smartphones have changed the process of communication and interaction over decades. The new technology has changed the interpersonal relations among family members and has effects on marital life. The need to connect all the time arise issues in family life. This exploratory research aimed to know the usage patterns of mobile phones by couples and to understand whether its usage is affecting marital relations in terms of trust, friendship and tolerance. In depth interviews were conducted among working couples of Lahore. The study concluded that smartphones were excessively used during shared family time. Further, the usage of smart phones affected the marital relationships and face to face communication among partners.
Field : Eğitim Bilimleri; Güzel Sanatlar; Mimarlık, Planlama ve Tasarım; Sosyal, Beşeri ve İdari Bilimler
Journal Type : Uluslararası
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