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4. A Study on the Smartphone usage Patterns in Girdharpur Village

Exploring Grassroot Realties: Insights From Student Led Community Research

Abstract

In Greater Noida's peri-urban villages like Girdharpur, despite widespread smartphone access, the adoption patterns reveal significant gender disparities and skill deficits not captured in pan-India studies. This research specifically focuses on smartphones due to its wide and easy access in today’s world. The penetration of reel culture, Youtube-learning and OTT was visibly seen in the village of Rouni, Girdharpur. This study aimed to understand and address how rural communities, particularly women and youth, adopt digital technologies despite socio-cultural barriers.

Chapter information

Chapter title A Study on the Smartphone usage Patterns in Girdharpur Village
Author(s) Anshika Awasthi, Ayiat Parvez Dar, Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ali
Book title Exploring Grassroot Realties: Insights From Student Led Community Research
Editor(s) Dr. Rajashree Sharma Adhikary, Dr. Mukta Martolia
Publication date June 30, 2026
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How to cite

Anshika Awasthi, Ayiat Parvez Dar, Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ali. 2026. A Study on the Smartphone usage Patterns in Girdharpur Village. In: Dr. Rajashree Sharma Adhikary, Dr. Mukta Martolia (eds). Exploring Grassroot Realties: Insights From Student Led Community Research.

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