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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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