This article, Teen experience withdrawal without their cell phones by Brandon Bryce, talks about how as people use their cell phones more, they become more dependent on them. A recent study found that, using a biofeedback monitor, teens showed some signs of withdrawal when they did not have their cell phones. Michelle Hackman, the researcher, explained that cell phones are "inherently stimulating" so that when people no longer have their phones, they are understimulated and may not know what to do with themselves.
This study has some interesting implications and begs for more research on the topic. The findings make sense to me, at least the dependency issue, but it is a bit alarming. As we become more technologically "savvy" as a society, what will this mean for our ability to function without these gadgets? The more we use these things, the shorter our attention spans become. What will this mean for the monograph?!
No comments:
Post a Comment