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Title:

Mobile Devices – Exploring Cultural Differences in Separating Professional and Personal Time

Author:

Konkka, K. & A. Koppinen

Abstract:

This paper presents a case of cultural end-user research studies conducted in three countries: Finland, Sweden and the USA. The aim is to describe and interpret the separation of professional time from personal time as well as work and leisure practices. In addition to those, the aim is to describe the cultural differences around these issues between Scandinavia and the USA.

Original publication:

Day, D.L., del Galdo, E.M. & G.V. Prabhu. Designing for Global Markets 2, 89-104. 2nd International Workshop on Internationalization of Products and Systems. Baltimore, Md. USA. July 13-15, 2000.

Copyright:

© 2000 Product & Systems Internationalisation, Inc. ISBN: 0-9722184-3-2

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