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A recent survey taken by students and faculty confirmed how consumed in technology the world is nowadays.Â
According to the article titled 'Phone Addiction: Warning Signs and Treatment', our cell phones were designed to be addictive. The amount of time we spend using our cell phones today compared to ten years ago has rapidly inflated. A few of the symptoms someone can experience in their day-to-day life include anxiety, stress, and depression. In turn, some of the responses to these symptoms are impaired reactions, lack of sleep, and poor grades. Believe it or not, you can experience withdrawals from the absence of your phone. Checking and actively being on your phone can cause severe damage to your person.
60% of participants said that they feel uneasy if their phone is not on them or in their view.
45% of participants said they immediately have to check their phone if it makes any kind of noise.
85% of participants said that they treat their phone as if it were a person.
50% of participants said they would be on their phones if they went to a restaurant by themselves.
85% of participants use their phone as a distraction.
80% of participants believe that the usage of their phone affects their mental health.
95% of participants say that they would not chose their phone over someone else.
95% of participants said that they would still work somewhere that didn't allow them on their phones during the job.
"People don't NEED a phone, they just WANT to be on their phones. They should spend less time on their phones and engage in the real world." - Teyona Lattin-11th
Bella Roach-10th When students were asked if they would eat in a restuarant alone, most said they would not. "I like watching people when I am out in public so I am okay with eating alone."-Bella
"Phones. They are what people make them. Maturity is involved. It can make or break you, depending on the person." Mr. Estell
"I think phones are very overrated. I've lived a long time without one and I believe I could do it again." Mrs. Champion
Kay Hopkins (9th) said, "Being on my phone keeps me in touch with memories."
"Social media is more destructive than phones themselves." Mrs. Lindy
When asked if Madison Ellis (10th) treated her phone as a person, she said, "Sometimes- I'm always changing the case like it's clothes."
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