Survey: Blackberry owners chained to work

Iria · Feb 16, 2007, 12:04 AM

Source: Ars Technica
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Are devices such as BlackBerrys and Treos actually chaining Americans to their work instead of liberating them? There has been plenty of speculation on the topic of whether being "always on" is affecting our everyday lives. However, survey data released today from Digital Life America shows that although Americans are split over whether that constant connection is a good thing or not, being constantly connected means more work for many.

In an online survey sample of 1,600 "nationally representative" Americans between June and September of last year, Digital Life America asked respondents whether devices like the BlackBerry "chain you to work more than they liberate you." The results were split exactly three ways: a third agreed, a third remained neutral, and a third disagreed. Among just those who own a BlackBerry-like device, the results were also almost equally divided, with 34 percent agreeing and 37 percent disagreeing.

EcPercy · Feb 16, 2007, 07:00 AM

This is too true. I work in IT and the people that have BB devices are never able to disconnect from the office.

I on the other hand refuse to even own a cell phone. They always ask me to update my cell phone information. Thank goodness I don't have one. I love being able to actually leave work and not be bothered.

Feb 16, 2007, 12:04 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	Survey: Blackberry owners chained to work Source: Ars Technica ___________ Are devices such as BlackBerrys and Treos actually chaining Americans to their work instead of liberating them? There has been plenty of speculation on the topic of whether being "always on" is affecting our everyday lives. However, survey data released today from Digital Life America shows that although Americans are split over whether that constant connection is a good thing or not, being constantly connected means more work for many. In an online survey sample of 1,600 "nationally representative" Americans between June and September of last year, Digital Life America asked respondents whether devices like the BlackBerry "chain you to work more than they liberate you." The results were split exactly three ways: a third agreed, a third remained neutral, and a third disagreed. Among just those who own a BlackBerry-like device, the results were also almost equally divided, with 34 percent agreeing and 37 percent disagreeing.

Feb 16, 2007, 07:00 AM	#2
EcPercy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,529 Rep Power: 49	This is too true. I work in IT and the people that have BB devices are never able to disconnect from the office. I on the other hand refuse to even own a cell phone. They always ask me to update my cell phone information. Thank goodness I don't have one. I love being able to actually leave work and not be bothered.