A Typology of Information and Communication Technology Users

Connected but Hassled

Connected but Hassled: Many in this group have invested in a lot of technology, but the connectivity is a hassle for them.

This group of older technology users in many ways represents the average when it comes to consumption of information goods and services. However, when focusing on use of information technology and attitudes about it, the Connected but Hassled are decidedly unenthusiastic about the hardware and services they have acquired.

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