"I'd Rather Text Than Talk"

I have entitled my topic of choice "I'd Rather Text than Talk".  I have titled  this topic due to the growing popularity of excessive texting replacing conversations.  I am interested in the reasons we are more inclined to send text messages rather than talk on our phones. We send text messages back and forth consisting of entire conversations, expressions of feelings, statements of important decisions, proposals , apologies, and engage in multiple conversations at one time all via text messaging. Rather than pressing the talk button we are more inclined to press the send button. Why would one rather text than talk? 

Are we making space for conversations in our lives, if not what effect does this have on us? 

Do respond faster to text messages than we respond to a missed call or voicemail? 

What is seductive about texting?

Are we emotionally and psychologically rejected when others do not reply to our texts?
Does this cause anxiety /insecurity?

Are we emotionally dependent on texting or do we become emotional void due to this communication method?

Are we loosing the basic foundational communication skills and emotional connections due to the use of excessive texting?

Please refer to the following link for your review:

http://www.cnet.com/news/study-teens-prefer-texting-to-talking/
Cnet: Study: Teens Prefer Texting To Talking