• POLITICS
  • SCIENCE
    • Astronomy
    • Physics
    • Biology
    • Geology
    • Environment
    • Medicine and Health
    • Sociology
    • Psychology
  • MOVIES & TV SHOWS
  • TECHNOLOGY
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Virtual Reality
    • Bionics
    • Nanotechnology
    • Engineering
    • Robotics
    • Space Exploration
    • Transport
    • Industry and Service
  • GADGETS
    • Mobile Devices
    • Wearables
    • Consoles
    • Hi-Tech
  • GEEK CULTURE
    • Gaming
    • Comics
    • Thingamajigs
  • MUSIC
  • SOFTWARE
    • APPS
      • Android
      • iOS
      • Windows
  • HARDWARE
  • CARS
  • REVIEWS
  • Advertise
  • Geek Reply Jobs
  • Contact Us
Geek Reply
  • HOME
  • Editorials
  • Geek Squad
  • GeekReply Jobs
  • Contact Us
  • Facebook

  • Twitter

  • Google+

  • LinkedIn

  • RSS

Psychology

Nomophobia is now considered to be the newest disease of the 21st century

Nomophobia is now considered to be the newest disease of the 21st century
Salinas A
August 20, 2014

Nomophobia, the definition of which comes from the expression “no-mobile-phone” deserves its name because of the deep anxiety felt by people with this disease when they can’t access the internet, their smartphones, or their tablets.You can’t last more than 10 minutes without checking your notifications or emails and you feel like your phone is ringing even when it is not? Then it is very possible that you have a real smartphone addiction, also known as Nomophobia.

According to studies made by David Greenfield, psychiatrist professor at the University of Connecticut, attachment to a smartphone is very similar to every other addiction because it interferes with the production of dopamine (the hormone of ”happiness”). So every time we see a notification, mail, or hear the phone ringing, the dopamine level is rising because we believe something new and interesting is happening. The problem is that we can’t know in advance what will happen or what the email will be about so the feeling to keep checking occurs. According to a study made by the British Institute of Research YouGov, 6 out of 10 young people between the ages of 18 and 29 go to sleep in the company of their phones, which is another sign that something is not right. The researchers proposed that Nomophobia be included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, also known as DSM, published by the American Association of Psychiatry.

”Like any other addiction, the first symptom is denial. Though technology allows us to do our work much more faster and more efficiently, mobile devices can have a dangerous effect upon our health so the phenomenon must be investigated more profoundly and the psychological aspects need to be studied further,” says professor David Greenfield. Bottom line: we must find a way to keep balance between technology and our personal lives so that we can use it to our benefit.

Post Views: 106
W3Schools
Related ItemsdopamineNomophobiasciencesmartphone addictionstudies
Psychology
August 20, 2014
Salinas A

Related ItemsdopamineNomophobiasciencesmartphone addictionstudies

More in Psychology

WHO

WHO Recognizes Gaming Disorder as a Mental Health Condition

Ule LopezDecember 22, 2017
Read More

Study: App Notifications Worsen the Mood of the User

Ule LopezOctober 4, 2017
Read More
Pokemon Go

Science Suggests That Playing Pokemon Go Makes You Happier

Zach RileyApril 13, 2017
Read More
Autism

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Autism Research Yields Results

Zachary KearneyMarch 18, 2017
Read More
Schizophrenia

Karolinska Institutet Studies Offer Insight Into Schizophrenia With New Findings

Zachary KearneyMarch 16, 2017
Read More

Loneliness linked with changes at a cellular level that increase health risks

Matt DavisNovember 23, 2015
Read More
crossfire-player-found-internet-cafes-after-being-dead-for-10-years

CrossFire gamergirl spent the last decade in internet cafes

John CusackNovember 23, 2015
Read More
depression

A depression symptom linked with high levels of inflammation markers

Matt DavisNovember 20, 2015
Read More

Realistic types of depression – get it right

Matt DavisNovember 10, 2015
Read More
Scroll for more
Tap

Game Deals

EwinRacing Champion Series Gaming Chairs
  • Popular

  • Latest

  • Comments

  • Playing It Safe: How Online Gamers Can Dodge Cybersecurity Risks
    Geek CultureJune 16, 2022
  • The Importance of a Good Resume for the Tech Industry
    TechnologyJune 30, 2022
  • iPhone 14 – 10 LEAKED Features!
    GadgetsJanuary 20, 2022
  • Stellar Data Recovery Professional for Mac
    Stellar Data Recovery Professional for Mac- It can surely save the day
    ReviewsSeptember 26, 2019
  • The Importance of a Good Resume for the Tech Industry
    TechnologyJune 30, 2022
  • Playing It Safe: How Online Gamers Can Dodge Cybersecurity Risks
    Geek CultureJune 16, 2022
  • How Professional Gamers Can Combat Health Concerns
    GamingMay 10, 2022
  • Using Video Content to Help Grow Your Gaming Stream
    GamingMay 4, 2022
  • Just 10% Of iPhone X Users Want Apple To Remove The Notch, Survey Says – My WordPress Website says:

    […] There are lots of requests that Apple users are…

  • The 9 most plausible rumors in regards to the new iPhones – Mark Swarrts says:

    […] Just 10% Of iPhone X Users Want Apple To…

  • Onimusha: Warlords HD PS4/Xbox One Box Art Revealed - GameSinners says:

    […] mean for the series, as its success could result…

  • 5 Essential Tips to Setup a Web Hosting Business | Your Own Website says:

    […] Source link […]

Geek Reply

Greetings techies! We are Geek Reply, a website whose main goal is to bring you all the latest news and updates from within the industry and beyond. What can you expect to find here?

Professional journalism coupled with expository writing for the most part, but we also give our honest opinion or throw in a pinch of humor for good measure when we deem it necessary. Our team is comprised of enthusiasts from across a wide variety of fields ranging from smartphone junkies to camera nerds, and everything in between. But perhaps you were looking for your daily dose of science news or hoping to read about the latest apps. If that’s the case, don’t worry, you came to the right place.

GeekReply Secured with GeekReply Scured
Nintendo Switch GeekReply

Copyright © 2020 GeekReply - Webdesign & Marketing - iPublicitate

Scientists say that Tibetans are adapted to high altitude environments thanks to a 8,000-year-old mutation
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft reveals new information regarding the age of Saturn’s rings