Society is slowly starting to notice that cell phones are more than just a pleasure; they are now part of everything. Phone addiction is still somewhat unclear for some, but it’s becoming more obvious. They are now doing polemics with the new law ” banning cell phones in class” but how did it become an addiction for most of us?
According to ”addict aide” the generation of 35 years old and less is the one that is the most affected by the addiction to smartphones. There is also the generation of 46-year-olds who are touched too.
The cell phone is a concept that is made for us to be addicted to it, but on a deeper level, why is it affecting us that much?
The cell phone is not the cause of our addiction, but the applications are. They are meant for people to stay on the applications. For example, when a notification pops up, they aren’t saying who texted you because they want you to go check.
Social media is a big problem, too. TikTok, a famous app that is known by absolutely everyone in this world, have a big impact on young people.
According to the new study, they now identify TikTok as an addictive application. It is known for its endless “for you” page. TikTok is addictive because of its content that is customized according to what you like. It can also be used by a lot of people for validation and to have a sense of belonging. It is also creating a lot of free dopamine so that people will stay on TikTok to enjoy their moments. According to Alba, a famous influencer, TikTok destroyed her life.
This application can look very nice at first sight, but on a deeper level, it has a lot of toxic traits. TikTok destroyed a lot of lives, and it can affect the mental health (anxiety, depression…) of many people. Also, it can destroy the sociability and the capacity of a young person at school. According to a search group society, it is all the same for everyone who can become addicted to the smartphone.
The cell phone addiction all started because they are an easy way for everything (dopamine, sociability, work tools, etc). Here’s how some people can stop their addiction.
- Don’t use their cell phones while eating
- Try to find the person that you are and find hobbies that you like
- Start to reduce your timescreen
