I would like to work with a Wheaton Research Partnership student on collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data relating to the the effects that recent 'handheld' devices — primarily iPods, smart phones, e-Readers and tablets — have had on the production, distribution and consumption of popular-cultural media such as recorded music, motion pictures, television, books, magazines and newspapers. A cursory review of these effects suggests that the relationship between individuals and electronic media devices designed for 'personal' use (rather than 'home' use, e.g., desktop computers, televisions, stereos, etc.) is multidimensional and frequently defies easy generalization.