Date of Award:
5-2010
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Family, Consumer, and Human Development
Advisor/Chair:
Troy E. Beckert
Abstract
This study examined the relationship between adolescents' use of texting and their level of identity development, cognitive autonomy, and self-esteem. One hundred and nineteen Utah State University students participated in this study by filling out a questionnaire that included a section designed specifically to learn the texting habits of the participants, and also included sections derived from previously existing measures on identity, autonomy, and self-esteem. The results show statistical significance of age and texting. Participants who were 23 years+ sent significantly less than those participants who were 19-22 years. Areas of gender, identity, and self-esteem were also analyzed. Implications of these findings for future research were also discussed.
Recommended Citation
Davis, Elizabeth M., "Common Characteristics of Young People Who Text: The Connection to Autonomy, Identity and Self-Esteem" (2010). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations. Paper 596.
http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/596
Copyright for this work is retained by the student.