According to some research, roughly 27.9% of young adults are addicted to their cell phones.
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What Is Phone Addiction?
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There are reasons why smartphones are hard to put down.
Smartphones offer a constant source of entertainment and distraction.
Who Is at Risk of Phone Addiction?
The exact number of people addicted to their cell phones isnt known.
This is because it can be hard to quantify and many studies base their data on self-reporting methods.
Males also show a higher tendency to use their phones in risky situations.
Social media addiction may go hand in hand with phone addiction.
It is associated with poor sleep quality and depression.And, it is also correlated with body perception issues.
What Are the Symptoms of Phone Addiction?
What Are the Effects of Phone Addiction?
Studies show that cell phone overuse can have a negative impact on your health in a variety of ways.
First, you must acknowledge the issues it’s causing in your life.
If you have a phone, you could prevent becoming addicted by using it only when necessary.
Teens and young adults are most at risk of developing a phone addiction.
While phone addiction does come with negative consequences, there are ways to beat it.
A person can seek out professional help through a therapist or practice control techniques that limit phone use.
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