So I'm taking advantage of this blogging experience. I couldn't remember where I had put my cell phone. Needless to say i went into panic mode. I tore apart my whole house trying to fine my phone and having my boyfriend call it so I can try to find it that way. Well it turned out I left it at my work, thus causing me unwanted stress.
This brings me to the reflection of the psychological view on cell phones. It's not the part about talking on cell phones that causes attachment, it the need and sense of being connected that can drive people crazy when they don't have their phones. Those who are very connected to their cells phones may feel an underlying anxiety or depression within themselves and could become problematic, as said by the researchers of http://www.physorg.com . A British study also recently found that 36 percent of college students surveyed said they could not get by without cell phones.
Tell me what do you think about your cell phones? Do you see your self as an addict? How much are you on your phone and how might you react to loosing your phone? Think about what it would be like to spend one entire day without your cell phone. I plan on doing this experiment, so follow my blog to read about my experience without my phone for a day.
A whole day without your phone? WHy? I feel good feeling connected at all times with my family and friends. IF my phone is lost, I lose that connection and I certainly feel anxious. But more importantly it is the time and effort that went into establishing the content of the phone. Pictures, contacts, and digital connections take time. So losing a phone is not only loosing connection but time too. I think I am more anxious about the loss of time.
ReplyDeleteI am the exact opposite. My husband and I share a cell phone. Most of the time, he has it. I don't even take one with me when I'm at school. However, when I'm at home, my husband has to take his with him. There is a sense of security in knowing that I can reach him whenever I need him or just because I want to. And he had better answer it, too. He gets into serious trouble if he doesn't answer or if he leaves it at home by mistake.
ReplyDeleteI recently broke my phone and I am having withdraws..It really is not the need to talk to on it, but to feel connected.
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