Posts Tagged ‘texting’
Teens say okay to getting health info in texts
U. ARIZONA (US) — Teenagers say they wouldn’t mind text messages with information about exercise and nutrition, but the tone matters. Continue…
Friday, January 18, 2013 12:51 - 1 Comment
Society & Culture - Aug 27, 2012 16:13 - 2 Comments
Technology makes talking tricky for co-parents
U. MISSOURI (US) — Communicating through email, texting, and social media can make co-parenting harder for some divorced and separated couples, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jul 27, 2012 10:52 - 0 Comments
Tween grammar may suffer thanks to texting
PENN STATE / NORTHWESTERN (US) — Text messaging offers tweens a quick way to communicate, but it could lead to declining language and grammar skills, according to researchers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 26, 2012 16:00 - 3 Comments
For young adults, ‘sexting’ just part of dating
U. MICHIGAN (US) — For today’s young adults who grew up with smart phones and the internet, “sexting” may be just another normal, healthy component of dating. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 13, 2012 11:03 - 2 Comments
‘Text therapy’ may ease isolation
UC BERKELEY (US) — As part of cognitive behavioral therapy, receiving text messages can make people feel less isolated. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 20, 2012 15:31 - 3 Comments
Eyes-free iPhone texting with BrailleTouch app
GEORGIA TECH (US) — A prototype app for touch-screen mobile devices is vying to be a complete solution for texting without the need to look at a mobile gadget’s screen. (more…)
