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Nomophobia, problematic smartphone usage, is this an overlooked addiction? Should we just focus on strategies and solutions to help those who identify as having a problem?
Smartphone addiction, sometimes referred to as “nomophobia” ( Rodríguez-García et al., 2020) the fear of being without a mobile phone, is...

Rachel Tinker
Jan 63 min read


What could you be doing instead of mindless scrolling?
I am sure we've all been there at some point, when a quick glance turns into minutes or hours of scrolling through social media, news...

Rachel Tinker
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Why a real alarm clock could transform your morning
It might seem convenient, but waking up to your smartphone often sets the tone for a digitally distracted and tech-driven day. Reaching...

Rachel Tinker
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Is your smartphone too irresistible to resists?
Research suggests that 89% of smartphone usage is initiated by the user and not by a notification ( Heitmayer & Lahlou, 2021), so why are...

Rachel Tinker
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Are smartphones affecting our relationships?
Excited for that date night or catching up with a friend? But what happens when your phone takes centre stage? Studies suggest that even...

Rachel Tinker
Dec 2, 20241 min read


How much is too much? How to navigate the right amount of smartphone usage.
For some, being offline is a seldom occurrence, with mindless usage often causing us to ‘tune out’ rather than focusing our attention on the

Rachel Tinker
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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