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The explosive growth of Androids, iPhones and other cell phones has enabled individuals to use the Internet while on the move and at any time. Ninety percent of adults in the United States own a cell phone, and while this may not be a concern for many, some people can develop a dependency on their smartphones.
Constantly enhancing the functionality of cell phones raises the likelihood of excessive use and dependence. Seventy-six percent of smartphone owners, based on the PEW Research Center, have acknowledged checking their phone for messages or calls when it did not vibrate or ring. This is a significant indication of mobile phone addiction and should serve as a caution to cell phone users.
So how do we maintain a balance between cell phone usage and our lives? What tools or strategies can we use to reduce our cell phone usage? Continue reading to learn more about cell phone addiction, its symptoms, and how to stop addiction to phones.
Resource References
1. Smartphone addiction. HelpGuide.org. Available at: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/smartphone-addiction.htm.
2. How to stop being “addicted” to your phone: 5 tips. Psych Central. Available at: https://psychcentral.com/lib/coping-with-cell-phone-addiction#what-is-it.
3. Signs and symptoms of cell phone addiction (2019) PsychGuides.com. Available at: https://www.psychguides.com/behavioral-disorders/cell-phone-addiction/signs-and-symptoms.
4. What really happens when you stare at your phone all day, The List. The List. Available at: https://www.thelist.com/72539/really-happens-stare-phone-day.
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