Southern Italy’s young adults are glued to their phones – just like most of the world. Since COVID-19, phone use has skyrocketed, especially among people in their late teens and twenties. Phones help with everything: staying in touch, organizing life, and endless entertainment. But too much time onl
Parents who show little warmth or acceptance can set kids on a path that leads to heavier smartphone use. When researchers followed Korean teens over several years, they found a clear rise in both parental rejection and phone addiction as the children moved from elementary to middle school. Th
A recent study looked at how often third-year English students in a Chinese university used their phones. They tracked app usage for two weeks and asked students about their habits. The results showed that students spent over 2, 500 hours combined on apps like WeChat and Douyin. Surprisingly, most s
College life is tough. Students juggle classes, social life, and part-time jobs. But there's one thing making it even tougher: smartphones. These handy devices are now a big part of daily life. But when they become an obsession, sleep takes a hit. Stress is a major issue. Students are always connec
Smartphone use is a big part of life for many students. But is it becoming too big? A recent study looked at this question among Spanish university students. It found that over a third of them might be using their phones in unhealthy ways. The study asked students about their phone habits, health,
Nursing students are often under a lot of pressure. They have to juggle tough classes, long hours of clinical practice, and personal life. On top of all this, many are struggling with something unexpected: smartphone addiction. This issue is not just about spending too much time on social media. It
In today's world, smartphones are everywhere. They are not just tools for communication. They offer a virtual world with endless possibilities. This is especially true in schools. Students and teachers use them for remote learning. However, there is a dark side to this convenience. The excessive us
Ever wondered why some people can’t put their smartphones down? A study from Turkey has some answers. It looked at university students to see how smartphone addiction might be linked to our feelings of happiness and whether the fear of missing out (FoMO) plays a role. The study was done with 656 st
These days, people worship at temples made of silicon and glass, with holy texts stored on tiny, powerful devices. Greg Epstein, who works as a chaplain at Harvard and MIT, sees technology as our new religion. It has universal principles, rituals, and a sense of community, like any faith you could t
