Positive Effects Of Mobile Phone Use In Our Society And Environment

Mobile phones, the proof of our technological advancements. Mobiles phones have become part of our daily lives, it is impossible to carry out our everyday chores without our phones. From communication to entertainment, what can this gadget not do? If we were to enlist the positive effects of mobile phones, they would be as follows:

1: Communication: The very basic root of human colonization, communication. Nowadays mobile phones have the ability to connect people from all over the world, no matter where they may be. Not only that, they are easy to carry and accessible, communication has never been easier. Social media apps also play a huge role in communication allowing us to talk to our loved ones daily.

2: Entertainment: From the latest Hollywood blockbusters to the news highlights of your country, your mobile holds all these. No longer do we have to wait for our favorite TV show or news highlights, with one touch on your screen and get access to whatever you wish to see, hence, saving time. Mobile phones also act as gaming platforms for people looking for some relaxation or just to pass time.

3: Daily Utilities: Apart from entertainment and communication, mobile phones now have apps that help us to perform the same everyday chores without facing any hassle. From paying bills, booking cabs and hotels, to online maps for navigation purposes, capturing our memorable moments by built-in cameras. Mobile phones are doing it all.

4: Organization: Modern man is too caught up to keep track of everything, mobile phones help us to remain organized. You can store important documents and notes, memos, etc. send emails. Calendars and stopwatches are basic tools found in all mobile phones.

4 Negative Effects Of Mobile Phones On Our Lives

Yes, we have to admit that life without a mobile phone is impossible. But no matter how useful they might be, we cannot ignore the underlying negative effects they carry with them. Some of them are as follows:

1:Addiction: Yes, mobile phone addiction is a thing. Nomophobia is a proposed name for the phobia of being out of cell phone contact. 50% of teens admit to being addicted to their phones. Studies show that people addicted to mobile phones often are linked to depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders.

2: Waste of time: The average person checks his phone once every 12 minutes, leading to 80 times a day. Most of the time people just check their phones for no good reason. Even when not using their phones, you might often see people fidgeting with their phones.  According to Flurry, the average American adult spends over 5 hours a day on mobile phones, around 150 hours a month.

3: Cause of Depression: As discussed before, mobile phones may lead to depression, especially among teens. With the rage of social media, teenagers are becoming obsessed with “likes” on their personal posts and accounts. Moreover, reduced daily life interactions lead to loneliness and anxiety.

4: Distraction: People cannot exclude the fact that mobile phones are a huge distraction. You often might make up your mind to just “check” up on updates and instead find yourself surfing the internet for hours on end without realizing it. The reason is the distractions it holds. Students especially have to go through the ordeal of giving their phones to their parents just so they may focus on their studies.

So although mobile phones have made our lives easier they also have a negative effect on us. The conclusion is that we may not be able to live without phones but we can take steps to reduce the negative effects. For example, one might reduce the time he spends on his phone. One should try to communicate face to face whenever possible instead of relying on his phone for every small task. In this way, we can focus on the positive and reduce the negative.

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