Addiction Of Smartphones

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People cannot live without smartphones.
For starters smartphones are a technological communication gadget that allows people all over the word to communicate through calls, text messages or e-mails. A psychologist from the University of Florida refers to cell phones as an "addiction", she says: " that when most people hear "Turn off your cell phones and pagers" get anxious and anxiety because the fact that being out of touch for any period of time can make them feel sick" (Bridwell,2007). In other words people freak out when they are told to keep their phones away and actually feel sick to their stomach. People have the need to stay connected to the world, they would constantly check their phones every 5 to 10 minutes. An assistant professor
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As April Birdwell have mentioned in her Addicted to Phones? Article" Different than other addictions like alcohol or drugs, it can be hard to point out the problem of using the cell phone."(Birdwell,2007). It 's easier to spot it on business men and high-tech workers because they can 't stand the separation; they have constant business calls and have to check their deals and delivery 's. Melro said: "People who react when being separated from their phones is another idea, users can be anxious when they are asked to switch off their phones, "Addicts " constantly check their phones for messages or voice mails, she said. The problem is thriving".(Lissa Melro,2007). On the other hand, business men and high-tech workers are not the only one who are aroused by mobile phones, , a psychologist from Staffordshire University in England have mentioned that A Japanese study tells us the kids who own cell phones don 't make friends which kids who aren 't in the technology atmosphere a British study says that around 36 percent of overlooked college students said that they can 't go on without their phones, that might be a sign that students see that …show more content…
“It’s told that children are the reason for most car accidents annually because they were on their phone, other than paying attention to crossing the street. This situation should not happen since children under the age of 16 should always be accompanied with an adult. A law in Hong Kong states that parents should not leave their children on their own as this action could lead the child injured. Other than that parents neglecting their children’s safety may lead to criminal liabilities.” (Press Releases,

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