Smartphones are replaced more frequently than t-shirts. patterns of consumer use and reasons for replacing durable goods
Link(s) zu Dokument(en): | E-Medien Publikation |
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Veröffentlicht in: | Materialien zur Konsumforschung |
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Sprache: | Deutsch Englisch |
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AK Wien
2017
AK Wien |
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Inhaltsangabe:
- Abstract
- Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Research Method
- 3. Results: Patterns of use and reasons for replacement
- 4. Influences on the use-time of mobile phones
- 4.1 End of use due to technical-mechanical malfunctions
- 4.2 End of use due to software problems and poor technical compatibility
- 4.3 End of use due to introduction of new products – having the latest devices and “hyping with the times”
- 5. What use-time is "normal"?
- 6. Are we living in a throwaway society?
- 7. Discussion and consumer policy recommendations
- 8. Bibliography