Tag: tech

Study suggests phone calls create stronger bonds than text-based communications

From the University of Texas at Austin press release: After months of social distancing mandates, people are leaning heavily on technology for a sense of social connection. But new research… Read more »

Study suggests gamifying interventions may improve mental health

From the PLOS press release: A new randomized control trial has found that turning mobile mental health intervention into a smartphone game can potentially improve well-being. Published September 2, 2020… Read more »

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

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 link between fear of being out of mobile phone contact and poor sleep health

From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine press release: A new study found that the fear of being out of mobile phone contact — “nomophobia” — is extremely common among… Read more »

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

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

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 suggests leaving cellphone alone during meetings to make a good impression

From the University of Kansas press release: To get on the good side of a new boss, colleague or acquaintance in a business meeting, leave your cell phone stashed in… Read more »

Study links bedtime media use to less sleep in children who struggle to self-regulate behaviour

From the Arizona State University press release: For some children, screen time before bed translates to less sleep. According to a study from the Arizona State University Department of Psychology,… Read more »