Introduction
This paper compares the behavior of old and young people in regard to using blackberry messenger. The writer observes and records multi-tasking habits of six characters used for this study. The six characters comprise of three young people and three old people. The characters form two categories of people; young and old, which incidentally is the focus of the study.
As a more sensitized user of Blackberry messenger, I will use this paper to draw a comparison between my own habits with the Blackberry Messenger and the older people. The modern lifestyle continues to put more demands to people. The demands require more time on economically productive activities than socialization.
Technology has come in handy in bridging the gap through the social media. “Internet on the go” supported by the blackberry provides a reliable solution for staying in touch with the loved ones from anywhere (Mittal and Gupta 2010). The table below illustrates the reflections on my own use of the blackberry messenger compared with how old people use it.
Situation, Reflection and Observation
Conclusion
The blackberry messenger is increasingly gaining fame as a social networking media both to the youths and the older people. The most attractive aspect of the device is the portability which allows one to use it anywhere anytime. The frequency of use of the blackberry is much higher among the youths than the older people. Young people use the device more for social networking and dating.
Reference
Mittal, K. and Gupta, S. (2010). BlackBerry for Work: Productivity for Professionals. New York: Apress.