Mobile communication, social presence, and perceived security on public transport
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13012005 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dennis Reichow (University of Bremen), Thomas N Friemel (0000-0001-8088-0113, University of Zurich, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 268-292 |
| Publication date | 2019-10-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mobile Media & Communication (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2050-1579 • E-ISSN: 2050-1587 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/2050157919878759 |
| OpenAlex | W2981833372 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 42 |
Mobile phones have become a ubiquitous phenomenon on public transport. However, little attention has been given to the effect of mobile communication on perceived security on public transport. This paper develops a model of social presence and perceived security in order to understand the widespread use of mobile phones on public transport as well as its effects. The first part of the model suggests a mediating role of social presence to understand how perceived security motivates mobile communication. The respective hypotheses are tested with a representative survey ( N = 2,267), and the results support the mediating role of social presence. The second part of the model assumes that social presence is not only a motive to use mobile communication but also helps to improve perceived security. Based on a 2-week mobile experience sampling with 86 participants and 1,264 measurement points, the effect of mobile communication and social presence obtained, as well as individual and situational factors on perceived security were tested. The respective hypotheses were partially supported but also suggest that other coping strategies might be of relevance to fully understand the relationship between mobile communication and situational perceived security. Besides the academic insights, these results suggest that public transport operators should consider expanding mobile phone coverage in their vehicles and stations to improve perceived security and make their services more attractive
Business · Computer security · Internet privacy · Mobile phone · Mobile radio · Mobile telephony · Political science · Public transport · Situational ethics · Telecommunications · Computer Science · Human Mobility and Location-Based Analysis · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Psychology · Social Psychology · Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |