Cellphone Addiction

Are students addicted to cellphones; and if they are, is it a problem? According to King University, the average person touches their phone 2,167 times everyday, and that iPhone users unlock their phones upward of 70 times a day, whereas Samsung and Huawei users unlock their phone upwards of 110 times. CNN says that 50% of students admit to suffering from a cellphone addiction, and that 59% of parents believe their children are addicted to their cellphone. A survey conducted on Thursday, 6th of August showed that 29% of 10Wd considers themselves addicted to their cellphone, and 42% of students in 10Wd use their cellphone for over 4 hours a day. Cellphone addictions have been associated with sleep disorders (insomnia) and fatigue. However, parents also believe that their children should keep their phone on them, as it makes it much easier for them to call emergency services e.t.c. Cellphones are also said to increase ones ability to memorise information, organise themselves, manage their times, and aid in group projects. The regulated use of cellphones by children and teenagers brings many pros, but cellphone addiction can severely inhibit one's wellness.