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At present, the use of mobile devices has surpassed the community of active users on the Internet, with more than 5 thousand 320 million users worldwide.
Currently, it has been pointed out that four out of five mobile phones are smartphones.
Addiction to mobile devices can cause stress, anxiety and mental health problems.
At present, digital life has become fundamental within the development of the vast majority of sectors, an aspect largely based on technological innovations, social networks, digital platforms and mobile devices such as smartphones; However, as the integration of this technology is integrated into contemporary life, so have the negative aspects, which is why the Chinese Government has generated debate within digital conservation, after revealing a spot, with which they intend to reduce the smartphone addiction.
According to data provided by “we are social”, there is currently a digital community that already exceeds 4.950 million Internet users, of which it is estimated that more than 4.700 million are actively within of some social network, platforms, which have had a great boost, thanks to current mobile technology.
According to specialized studies, it is estimated that there is currently a community of mobile phone users of more than 5.32 billion worldwide, of which a figure that is equivalent to just over 67 percent of the world population , of which it should be mentioned that out of every 5 mobile phones, 4 are smartphones.
smartphone addiction
Dependence on mobile phones or smartphones can be considered as an excessive and unhealthy dependence on these devices, since those who suffer from it can develop repetitive attitudes and behaviors, either by checking constant notifications or performing any type of interaction within this device.
It is worth mentioning that along with this addition, those who suffer from it can develop nomophobia, which can be understood as an irrational fear of being without a device of this type, such is the impact of this crisis, that according to health specialists, little More than 50 percent of the people who make daily use of their mobile phone claim to have symptoms of anxiety when they lose sight of it, not having connectivity or credit, while 9 percent of those surveyed said they felt extremely stressed when time to turn off your device.
Chinese government surprises with spot to reduce addiction to smartphones
It is due to this growing crisis of addiction to smartphones, which social groups, companies and governments have sought to reduce its impact, such is the case of the recent viral spot produced by the Chinese government, with which they seek that their citizens in school age, understand the damage that these types of devices can cause.
Symptoms of addiction to smartphones
Irrepressible and uncontrollable behavior linked to the use of the mobile phone.
Exaggerated use of mobile.
Hypervigilant attitude.
Feeling of frustration.
Fear of being without a phone or that it will run out of charge.
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