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Surveys uncovers Australian text habits

Link: Generation TXT | Herald Sun

A Macquarie University study, researching the texting habits of 100 people aged between 18 and 35, found SMS messaging increased greatly when relationships were starting.

Another Australian study found 34 per cent of adolescents admitted using SMS to flirt with someone they were interested in.

Many male adolescents reported they could say things using SMS they would not be able to say in person. Using new technology helped them make the first move in the dating game.

There’s a lot more Australian text stats in the article, which is worth a read if you’re interested in the market down under. But wait, it’s not all rosey when it comes to texting in that part of the world, as the next blog entry will reveal..

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