Case Studies

Personal stories from mobile phone users sharing their experiences with various challenges. These accounts cover cyberbullying, physical injuries, theft, addiction and positive outcomes.

I Got Addicted to My Blackberry: A Case Study

A man shares how his new job and constant access to his Blackberry spiralled into addiction, forcing him to seek professional help.

I Got an Injury Texting! A Case Study

How a texting injury forced a high-flying stockbroker to completely overhaul her life and find a new direction.

I Made Money Recycling My Mobiles: A Case Study

How one student earned cash by recycling old mobile phones from his family to fund a holiday and tech upgrades.

I Use My Mobile Phone to Manage My Diabetes: A Case Study

Katie uses a wrist-worn glucose monitor and mobile app to manage her type 1 diabetes more effectively than insulin injections alone.

I Was Cyberbullied on My Mobile: A Case Study

A teenager's account of how cyberbullying through messages and texts escalated to a crisis that forced her to speak up.

I Was Mugged for My Mobile: A Case Study

A teenager's iPhone gets stolen after he's mugged on a night out, forcing him to rethink how he uses his phone in public.