Tag: smartphones

Study suggests cellphone use while driving may be tied to other risky road behaviors in young adults

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From the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia press release: A new study from researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center found that… Read more »

Study suggests general smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety, depression or stress

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From the Lancaster University press release: General smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety, depression or stress say researchers, who advise caution when it comes to digital detoxes. The… Read more »

Study suggests mobility behaviour may be the key to predicting, promoting individual well-being

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From the Data Science Institute at Columbia press release: DSI postdoctoral fellow Sandrine Müller uses smartphone sensor data to study human behavior. A research team led by Sandrine Müller, a… Read more »

Study suggests panic when away from smartphone linked to feelings of inadequacy

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From the Ohio State University press release: Feelings of panic when a person is away from their smartphone could be connected to general feelings of inadequacy and inferiority, a new… Read more »

Study suggests relying on the internet for homework is hurting long-term retention

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From the Rutgers University press release: The ease of finding information on the internet is hurting students’ long-term retention and resulting in lower grades on exams, according to a Rutgers… Read more »

Study looks at the effects of smartphone use on parenting

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From the Wiley press release: Parents may worry that spending time on their smartphones has a negative impact on their relationships with their children. However, a new comprehensive analysis published… Read more »

Study looks at why smartphones are digital truth serum

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From the American Marketing Association press release: Researchers from University of Pennsylvania published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that explains that the device people use to communicate can affect… Read more »

Study looks at what comes first, smartphone dependency or depression?

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From the University of Arizona press release: Young people who are hooked on their smartphones may be at an increased risk for depression and loneliness, according to a new study… Read more »

Study suggests cellphone use during breaks can lead to mental depletion, poorer performance

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From the Rutgers University press release: Using a cellphone to take a break during mentally challenging tasks does not allow the brain to recharge effectively and may result in poorer… Read more »