Study show that the issue of how much time people spend on their mobile phones has been increasingly pressing over the past few years. Despite the prevalence of mobile phones, the issue of addiction rarely comes up in conversation and.
Since the introduction of the mobile Internet, cell phones have become an integral part of our daily life. Many people today use their mobile phones as a “personal entourage” to accompany them wherever they go. The term “mobile phone” describes its portability, of course. Many people do not regulate their own phone use, according to a survey conducted by the China Youth Daily Social Survey Center and the Questionnaire Network. 89.2% of people surveyed admitted to giving their phones frequent, unintentional glances.
Moreover, in the study, these individuals reported feeling anxious and dependent on their phones to the point that their absence would cause them distress. Also, 64.9% admitted they would be less active and distracted. Younger generations (92.2%) are the most likely to use a cell phone. Those born after 1980 and those born after 1990 are more likely to worry if they don’t have their cell phone with them (90.7% and 90.4%, respectively) than the general population (89.2%). This is really high and could be worrying.
Schumann, executive vice president of the Psychological Quality Research Institute at East China Jiaotong University, claims that according to the study, the original motivation for people to use mobile phones was to relieve stress and have fun. Yet, the more people used their phones for entertainment purposes, the more anxious they became, setting off a cycle of worry.
Study shows consequences of over-dependence on a mobile device
According to Schumann’s study, over use of mobile devices can fast lead to mental health problems. The first of these issues is typically a nuisance. Anxiety and the inability to focus on work, school, or other routine activities are the results of a dependence on smart phones that goes too far.
The second problem is a lack of trust in oneself. Heavy use of mobile devices detracts from the effectiveness of study and work. If you constantly fail at the same endeavor, your stress levels will grow and your confidence will decline.
Third, there are localized manifestations of mental and bodily distress. Swiping your phone for long amounts of time will take up valuable time and leave you feeling too tired to exercise. Your mental and physiological well-being will be negatively affected.
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