Mobiles Work Life

Report

This June 2007 collaborative study aims to provide an evidence-based understanding of the social impact of the mobile phone on work/life balance. It is the first study that is specifically designed to provide nationally representative data on how mobile phones have become integrated into the everyday lives of Australians. This innovative project employs a purpose-designed questionnaire, a phone log and a time-diary. Together, this unique combination produces direct information about how people use their mobiles to manage and coordinate their lives. This preliminary report presents data collected from a sample of 1,358 individuals from 845 on-line households.