Apparatgeist and Mobile Communication: Considering Interpersonal Communication Practices

<p>Mobile communication is embedded into our daily life increasing our connection to social networks. The development of mobile communication occurred during the second half of the twentieth century and has become domesticated into everyday life. One consequence of the widespread adoption of mobile communication device use is an increase in connectivity. This increase in connection has led to a shift in interpersonal relationships. People now must be aware of when to connect and disconnect to develop meaningful relationships in private, public, and social realms. This project seeks an understanding of how the consequence of increased connectivity and the development of the socio-logic of perpetual contact shapes interpersonal relationships. The project discusses concepts from relational dialectics theory, ideas from Hannah Arendt concerning technology relating to the human condition and private, public, and social realm, and dialogic ethics approach to using mobile communication. James E. Katz and Mark A. Aakhus’ theory of <em>Apparatgeist</em> provides a groundwork for understanding the consequences of mobile communication within the ‘Spirit’ of the historical moment. Mobile communication devices are a defining feature of contemporary life and should be used responsibly in a way that respects the importance of practicing dialogue and engaging in rhetorical listening and understanding.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

PhD

Level thesis:degree_level

Immediate Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Communication and Rhetorical Studies

Year dc:date.available

2020

Author dc:creator

• Enright, Lisa

Contributors dc:contributor

• Pat Arneson
• Erik Garrett
• Janie Harden Fritz

• Mobile Communication
• Perpetual Contact
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Meaningful Relationships
• Connection and Disconnection
• Dialogue
• Digital Humanities
• Other Arts and Humanities
• Rhetoric

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1888

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dsc.duq.edu:etd-2898