Cellphone Addiction

Cellphone Addiction

Do you constantly check your cell phone for e-mail alerts, news updates, and the weather? If so, you could be one of the 66 percent of people who suffer from "no mobile phone phobia" — nomophobia — the fear of being without a cell or mobile phone, says SecurEnvoy, a UK-based Internet security and mobile technology firm who conducted the survey. Living in a revolutionizing digital age where everything is fast, instant and, most importantly, on-the-go, people are disengaged from having one-on-one face interactions. While Apple applications like FaceTime, and the program Skype help reinforce personal connections, the unhealthy usage of cell phone devices continues to escalate. According to the Morningside Recovery Rehabilitation Center, the average American spends 144 minutes a day using their phone. For those who suffer from nomopohbia, the fear of being disconnected from the virtual world is heightened when they are restrained from checking their phone. 

Researchers have indicated that 77 percent of people aged 14 to 24 are nomophobic, compared to 68 percent of those aged 25 to 34. College students are most susceptible to developing the cell phone addiction because they are considered to be the heaviest users of information and technology with an increased usage of smart phones throughout the day. In a study conducted at Baylor and Seton Hall Universities, researchers evaluated cell phone, instant messaging, and texting addiction among college students. The average college student sends and receives approximately 109.5 text messages a day and checks their phone 60 times per day. 

Whether you are simply a mere user of a cellphone or you are constantly connected through all social networking sites, it's time to put your mobile device down (no peeking) as Dr. Walfish, Dr. Elizabeth Waterson and Medical Daily will help you learn how to identify and recognize the common warning signs of a cell phone addict.

Whether you are simply a mere user of a cellphone or you are constantly connected through all social networking sites, it's time to put your mobile device down (no peeking) because If you do you will realize that there are better things in life to look forward to.

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