Cell Phone Addiction
Does Cell Phone Addiction Exist?
Miriam Smith
Towson University
Abstract As of 2012, almost everybody owns some form of technological device. These devices are accessible to all types of people, there is no discrimination. It has become more popular over the years through the expansion of smartphones. Cameras, music, social networking apps and practically anything you can imagine have become accessible at anytime, anywhere. With one tap, you can update your status, send a tweet, and send a picture or text. It’s convenient that it is so easy to stay connected but it has become detrimental. In this paper, I will address four different research studies, relating to cell phone addiction, and excessive cell phone use. These studies will show the effects and results of how cell phone use can affect one, physically, emotionally and academically.
Does Cell Phone Addiction Exist? As the technological revolution continues to spread and prosper, the more people become more dependent upon these technological devices. Ranging from 12 inch wide LCD laptop screens to 5 inch wide touch operated IPod screens, these devices are owned by all kinds of people. From the rich to the poor, the young to the old, American’s to New Zealanders. The most popular and considered to be the most convenient technology of them all is the handheld cell phone. Originally, cell phones were used strictly for making calls and texting. As of 2012, your average smartphone, not only makes text and calls, but can also update a status on Facebook in under 5 seconds, stream live music, surf the internet and even video chat with friends and family. Smartphones come with pre downloaded and downloadable software, known as APPS, or an application. These APPS can range from the simplest things, such as a calculator to a severe hurricane tracker. There are over 100,000 free apps, and 200,000 on the IPhone market place. There is literally an app for everything. Given that smartphones make it so easy to access
Miriam Smith
Towson University
Abstract As of 2012, almost everybody owns some form of technological device. These devices are accessible to all types of people, there is no discrimination. It has become more popular over the years through the expansion of smartphones. Cameras, music, social networking apps and practically anything you can imagine have become accessible at anytime, anywhere. With one tap, you can update your status, send a tweet, and send a picture or text. It’s convenient that it is so easy to stay connected but it has become detrimental. In this paper, I will address four different research studies, relating to cell phone addiction, and excessive cell phone use. These studies will show the effects and results of how cell phone use can affect one, physically, emotionally and academically.
Does Cell Phone Addiction Exist? As the technological revolution continues to spread and prosper, the more people become more dependent upon these technological devices. Ranging from 12 inch wide LCD laptop screens to 5 inch wide touch operated IPod screens, these devices are owned by all kinds of people. From the rich to the poor, the young to the old, American’s to New Zealanders. The most popular and considered to be the most convenient technology of them all is the handheld cell phone. Originally, cell phones were used strictly for making calls and texting. As of 2012, your average smartphone, not only makes text and calls, but can also update a status on Facebook in under 5 seconds, stream live music, surf the internet and even video chat with friends and family. Smartphones come with pre downloaded and downloadable software, known as APPS, or an application. These APPS can range from the simplest things, such as a calculator to a severe hurricane tracker. There are over 100,000 free apps, and 200,000 on the IPhone market place. There is literally an app for everything. Given that smartphones make it so easy to access
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