Juliet Dsouza,
Deepa Narayan Naik,
Albina Eugenio Pereira,
- Assistant lecturer, Community health nursing, RNS College of Nursing, Murudeshwar, Karnataka, India
- Nursing Tutor, Medical Surgical Nursing, RNS College of Nursing, Murudeshwar, Karnataka, India
- Nursing Tutor, Medical Surgical Nursing, RNS College of Nursing, Murudeshwar, Karnataka, India
Abstract
All phones, computers, calculators, radios, televisions, recorders, cameras, video recorders, and notably libraries have been superseded by smartphones, making them unique. Finding the positive aspects of a smartphone for pupils is beneficial. These days, cell phones are a big element of techno culture, especially for younger people. Social media sites are widely used by college students in ways that could negatively impact several facets of their lives. The “overconnection syndrome” is the result of using a mobile phone less often than in person, which greatly interferes with social and familial interactions. Every day, new challenges emerge as technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace. A wealth of research conducted across different environments – ranging from homes and offices to businesses and educational institutions – highlights the pervasive and almost boundless nature of smartphone use. Despite their convenience and utility, smartphones often come with a downside. Notably, many students have reported a decline in their academic performance, attributing this trend to distractions and diminished focus caused by excessive smartphone use. Additionally, a common concern among students is the insufficient availability of academic resources in libraries and universities. This lack of access to relevant literature further exacerbates their difficulties in staying academically engaged and informed.
Keywords: Superseded, smartphone, unique, impact, technology, limitless
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Juliet Dsouza, Deepa Narayan Naik, Albina Eugenio Pereira. Untethered Anxiety: Managing the Challenges Brought on by Nomophobia. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience. 2024; 14(03):9-13.
Juliet Dsouza, Deepa Narayan Naik, Albina Eugenio Pereira. Untethered Anxiety: Managing the Challenges Brought on by Nomophobia. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience. 2024; 14(03):9-13. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjons/article=2024/view=178688
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Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience
Volume | 14 |
Issue | 03 |
Received | 08/08/2024 |
Accepted | 21/09/2024 |
Published | 17/10/2024 |