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After a full week of self-quarantine, I think my tendency to check my smartphone today at work place have increased.
According to a study: "Smartphone Use Among University Students During COVID-19 Quarantine: An Ethical Trigger"
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.600134
It actually concluded that:
"Quarantine is a stressful situation with several challenges, casting its shadow over routine life. No previous study has assessed the relationship between quarantine and smartphone addiction levels during the quarantine period. Female gender, urban areas, apartment quarantine, higher income, and scientific and medical majors had higher and significant overuse scores. The SAS-SV scores are higher than previously reported scores for other countries, although they are comparable to other countries in the region (39). Whether an addiction or overuse, the high scores and prevalence reported are alarming and indicate the severity of smartphone dependence among Jordanian university students during the quarantine. A repeat questionnaire on a comparable study population with follow-up interventions is warranted."
I need to rebalance everything and spend more time with my kids and wife now. Perhaps reconsidering my trusty old Nokia soap bar phone in my drawer?
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