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Are students addicted to their cell phones? If so, is that a problem?

Many students have some sort of addiction to their smartphone. Smartphones can be very beneficial to students. Students can connect with friends and family, seek help for a school test, and they can even download apps to stay organized. However, smartphones can also be very addicting. Students are expected to use technology both in and out of school/classrooms. They manage their social lives through various apps and social media platforms. Students find themselves mindlessly reaching for their smartphone or refreshing social media feeds, even when they just checked it minutes ago. Smartphones can cause many health issues mentally, physically, and emotionally. For example, it may affect the way you communicate or interact with certain relationships. Whether it's with friends, family, or others. Many times it affects your communication in a negative way. Sometimes students might find it hard to hold a simple conversation when they can't peel their eyes away from their smartphone. It helps to focus less on counting the minutes of use and more on how they use their smartphone. It is important to have a healthy balance with a smartphone, understanding how students use their phone and what that purpose serves them.