The role of communication technology in developing the press service provided via mobile phone and its repercussions on Egyptian youth

Document Type : Original Article

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Media Department, Faculty of Specific Education, Zagazig University

Abstract

The research problem of this study is the endeavor to identify the continuous and rapid technological and technical development of the mobile phone, especially in recent years, as it has the characteristics of modern media and communication. As it falls under the classification of new media, digital media and participatory media, and its multiple uses and informational functions, and the reflection of these modern technologies on Egyptian youth and the extent of their adoption of the press and media services provided by the mobile phone as a new means of media, and the interactivity it achieves
The importance of this study comes from the importance of the mobile phone as a modern technology in a continuous technical development and an unprecedented continuous and rapid spread. Despite that, it does not take sufficient attention from researchers in the field of media and communication, especially in Egypt, and a relatively new field of research, which is the mobile phone and illuminating. On its applications, which made it an integrated media tool, which supports the process of scientific accumulation of media studies, especially those related to new media and its roles.
This study is considered a step in the field of studies of personal communication and monitoring its dimensions in Egyptian society, and the interest in the youth sector and their relationship with the use of modern technologies for mobile phone and the satisfaction achieved In light of their use of those technologies.

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