Shen Yuan

Space Contest between Teenagers and Adults: 

Space Contest between Teenagers and Adults Tsinghua University October 21,2005

Tree Topics: 

Tree Topics dynamics of space contest strategies adopted in the contest formation and change of teenagers’ consciousness of private field

Dynamics of Space Contest: 

Dynamics of Space Contest Who put forward to buy mobile phone? 42.7%(teenagers) vs. 49.8%(parents) Why buy mobile phone? ---Make contact convenient 'This is the original logic'

Dynamics of Space Contest: 

Dynamics of Space Contest What happen after owning mobile phone? Private field What parents do then? Regretted Press and invade into private field

Strategies Adopted in The Contest --Parents vs. Children : 

Strategies Adopted in The Contest --Parents vs. Children Parents: Supervision Exhortation Taking away

Strategies Adopted in The Contest --Parents vs. Children : 

Strategies Adopted in The Contest --Parents vs. Children How children cope with? Avoid being seen Resist directly

Strategies Adopted in The Contest --Parents vs. Children : 

Strategies Adopted in The Contest --Parents vs. Children Parents: fee limitation (100 Yuan; 50Yuan/ Month) Children: Wait Finance (eg. pocket money)

Strategies Adopted in The Contest --Parents vs. Children : 

Strategies Adopted in The Contest --Parents vs. Children Parents: Examining contact information

Strategies Adopted in The Contest --Parents vs. Children: 

Strategies Adopted in The Contest --Parents vs. Children Children: Deleting text messageandamp; setting secret code (40%) Submit conditionally (28%) Resist directly (19%)

Strategies Adopted in The Contest-school vs. students: 

Strategies Adopted in The Contest-school vs. students Teacher: Warn Take away Ask parents to school

Strategies Adopted in The Contest-school vs. students: 

Strategies Adopted in The Contest-school vs. students Students: Set mobile phone in silent mode (50%) Play when teacher pays no attention (14%)

Consciousness of Private Field of Teenagers: 

Consciousness of Private Field of Teenagers What private field means for teenagers? To what extent teenagers realize the existence of their private field? How strong is their consciousness of protecting private field? How does private field consciousness constructed and changed?

Consciousness of Private Field of Teenagers: 

Consciousness of Private Field of Teenagers My private field is invaded by my parents

Consciousness of Private Field of Teenagers: 

Consciousness of Private Field of Teenagers Case 1 Q: 'Do you think that you have a space of your own? A: I had at first, but now it is invaded by my parents, ……step by step, everything is forbidden…… Q: Have you ever resisted your parents? A: Where there is oppression, where there is resistance. But resistance is suppressed immediately.

Consciousness of Private Field of Teenagers: 

Consciousness of Private Field of Teenagers Case 2 It is said that seventeen is golden season in one’s life, but I am miserable. ….. I want to have my own 17, I want to spent this period of time in my way….. my parents force me to study all the time, I think it is unfair very much. ….. 'I am your mother, can not I know your personal affairs? 'I replied, ' you can’, then let her examine my short messages. No other choice…… uneasy to be controlled…. I have to pay attention to words when send message so as not to be scolded by my mother.

Consciousness of Private Field of Teenagers: 

Consciousness of Private Field of Teenagers 'Not trust me ,respect me, but care of me, do me good'

Consciousness of Private Field of Teenagers: 

Consciousness of Private Field of Teenagers Hate to be intervened Self-denying, self- critical Understanding to parents

SUMMARY: 

SUMMARY Unexpected effect of cell phone Space Contest for more control Space contest construct and change private field consciousness

The End: 

The End Thank You!