A Survey of Hidden Identity in Cellular Phone and Internet Users

Subject Areas : Infomartion Technology

Morteza Manteghi ¹ , Ehsan Dinparvar ²

1 - دانشیار دانشگاه خوارزمی
2 - کارشناس روانشناسی

Received: 2012-12-21 Accepted : 2012-12-21 Published : 2013-02-01

Keywords: student, Identity, Internet, Formal Identity, Informal Identity, Cellular Phones,

Abstract :

The goal of this research was to investigate creating and deepening hidden and informal identity on students who are users of cellular phones and internet. The method of the research is a survey one. Statistical sample was 450 individuals including girl and boy students of Kharazmi University whose age domain was among 18 to 25. They were selected through random sampling method. A questionnaire having been validated was done in spring 2012 on both male and female students. Data analysis was performed through SPSS software. The results showed that cellular phone and internet technology were effective in the formation of hidden and informal identity of users. Moreover, the amount of the information of the family of students on their way of using hidden features of cellular phone and internet was significantly lower than that of their close friends. The comparison between female and male students on using the hidden features of cellular phones and internets showed that female users welcome these features more significantly than male users.