• DO YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE ADDICTED TO YOUR SMARTPHONE? WHY OR WHY NOT? HOW DO YOU KNOW? DOES IT CONCERN YOU?

• What are some signs that smartphone use may be becoming addictive, and how might this impact daily life?​

• How does the fear of missing out contribute to increased smartphone usage, and what are the potential mental health consequences?​

• In what ways can excessive smartphone use affect attention spans and productivity, particularly in educational settings?​

• How might constant smartphone use during personal interactions strain relationships with family and friends?​

• What role does dopamine play in reinforcing smartphone habits, and how can this lead to compulsive checking behaviors?

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It can affect attention span if short-length media is the only media being consumed and It can cause much longer media to be hard to pay attention to.

constant phone usage during interactions can be damaging due to people are not talking and linking in the moment. it can strain relationships because it cuts people from each other.

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I think the FOMO makes more phone usage because you want to see what everyone’s up to but then when you see your friends are out without you, you feel sad and can get depressed. People wanna watch other peoples stories and feel alone when people are out and about while they’re at home.

Olivia schiller

1. We believe that we are a bit addicted to our phones because we are always checking them very often.

2. Excessive smartphone use can affect people’s focus and definitely lower productivity.

3. The fear of missing out can contribute to people fearing being left out of the situation.

Cell phones play a huge roll in attention span and productivity in classrooms. On your phone you don’t have to watch something you don't like, you can just click away from it in a second, so students are used to just not doing something if they don’t want to. Along with that, a lot of what we watch on social media is very short videos, so students aren’t used to actually paying attention to something for a long period of time. Lastly, as soon as something seems too hard at school students just go straight to their phone.

Excessive smartphone use affects attention spans and productivity because of the amount of scrolling and dopamine highs. With each scroll our brains receive dopamine making it harder for us to pay attention to something like a show or movie.

Adele Schaller, Molly Dietrich

2. Some ways phones can be addictive is you can lose interest in things you used to like before. Can get anxiety when you don’t have internet. Can get anxious when you can’t have your phone.

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Constant phone usage during personal interactions can make it seem like you like the phone more that whatever person it is and you a ruining something more valuable for something you can easily replace

The fear of missing out contributes to increased cellphone use age because some people are constantly are stalking people to see what they are up to and can see when there friends are hanging out without them

The fear of missing out contributes to cell phone use because If you are constantly checking someone’s location to see if you are being left out of a hangout that can cause people to think down on themselves as well as cause more un needed anxiety

Being addicted to your phone can affect daily life because it can take away interactions and cause you to be less social

I think FOMO does contribute to social media and phone usage, because it’s such a convenient way to catch up on stuff you missed. Not just news but sports and all that stuff this could potentially make you feel depressed because you’re not out doing cool things like other people

Some signs that cell phones could be addictive are when you are loosing interest in other activities and being irratated when you don’t have your phone for a certain amount of time.

A sign that smartphone use may be becoming addictive is that people no longer pay attention to their surroundings because they are looking at their phone. Another sign is that lots of people cannot sleep as well during the night due to blue light intake among other things. These both can impact one’s health in their daily life, especially if one cannot rest properly.

Constant smartphone use during personal interactions can definitely strain relationships with friends and family. It can lead to lack of social skills. A lot of people find it normal to no longer make eye contact during a conversation and just go on their phones which can lower one’s confidence and self esteem. Proper social skills are necessary in order to have good relationships.

Some signs of smartphone addiction are checking your phone all the time, feeling upset without it, losing track of time, or using it to avoid problems. This can hurt sleep, relationships, school or work, and make people feel stressed or alone.

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) makes people want to check their phones often to see what others are doing. This can lead to more phone use and feelings of sadness, anxiety, or feeling left out, especially when comparing your life to others online.

2. (5) the thing that leads to compulsive checking ur phone behavior is the feeling of dopamine you get when you open or check you phone, it happens because you hear the sound of. Notification and you check your phone and you see something good like a text from a friend and you internally get a rush of dopamine when this happens over and over it becomes a reflex and the issue is you seek it more meaning you go on your phone more.

A sign that smartphone use may become addictive is when it becomes an immediate reflex when someone doesn’t have constant entertainment. The phone shouldn’t be something to completely rely on.

Phones might affect our attention span because of all the short form content on social media. Every video is usually around a minute and if it doesn’t take your interest you can easily move past it to the next video for constant entertainment.

It may become addictive when instead of trying to make plans for friends, you are trying to find points in the day to be on your phone.

FOMO can greatly contribute to being on your phone for longer trying to "catch up" with what you've missed. This however doesn't help any, by trying to play catch up on social media, you are only falling more behind in real life.

Attention span seems to have greatly effected generation Z and generation Alpha. It is much harder for students to try and stay engaged throughout what was used to be normal periods of time. This is especially prevalent in classrooms, almost every-time I'm in class someone is told to get off their phone.

Some signs that smartphone use is becoming addictive is that everyone has one, people spend hours on them, they use them during school/work, and I think it leads to a decreased in productivity. While phones are helpful at times, they cause more harm than good.

If people are constantly on their phones during conversations, they will be less likely to bond with others. Phones are used to build barriers and ease discomfort, so we often go on them when we want to avoid connecting with others.

2) When you start to lose interest in other activities and hobbies. Another sign is that you are really worried when you can be holding your phone or right next to it. This can lead to a more anxious, isolated life.

3) Dopamine is fired off by your brain before it even gets the notification which causes more frequent checking.

I think I am addicted to my phone, because it’s apart of my everyday life and I don’t think I could go without it. I use it for everything like to talk to people and watch movies.

• What are some signs that smartphone use may be becoming addictive, and how might this impact daily life?

Some signs are Loss of interest in activities, anxiety when you can’t send or receive messages, or being irritated when one is away from your phone. It can impact your daily life because you are not living in the moment and you are always worrying about your phone.

• In what ways can excessive smartphone use affect attention spans and productivity, particularly in educational settings?

Too much use of smartphones can lower your attention span because people get distracted during a phone call or receiving notifications. Students can pay more attention to whats on their phone then what the teacher is saying. Also people find themselves getting distracted on their phones and not prioritizing more important things.

Constant use of your phone during personal interactions can cause your family and friends to believe that they are not important to you. That there is something more important to you on your phone than spending time with your loved ones.

People who have FOMO want to use their phone to stay current. They don’t want to miss out a new trend or gossip. However, overusing your phone leads to more anxiety and depression.

the fear of missing out. it contributes on increased smartphone usage because will no one wants to be behind, on social media trends and memes are always changing, and people can be scared that they are doing something that’s “old”

dopamine, in my media analysis class we learned about “reward” its something that makes us exited, it could be on a video game on how every-time we use the app it rewards us with coins and stuff. and on social apps like insta and twitter they use likes. they also added a thing called infinite scrolling, where before if we wanted to see more we needed to refresh the page, but now it goes on for ever.

2)The constant use of smartphones can cause relationships to break it pulls you away from your love ones because it reduces attention and there’s no connection really.

3)The use of smartphones can be risky when it comes to education because it can be a distraction which can cause procrastination and you also don’t learn as good it affects your learning quality.

I feel like people who are on their phones for a long time through out the day are more awkward and not able to socialize because being on their phone puts them in their comfort zone and not see the need to make interactions with people or be social.

1) I don’t believe I am too addicted to my phone, I would be able to survive for a bit without it, especially if I am around my friends or busy doing something else that does not involve electronics. I can find my source of entertainment somewhere else and my phone wouldn’t be a distraction. It does not concern me at all and I spend a decent amount of time away from it already so I can focus on more important things.

2) The fear of missing out is brought to life by watching others that aren’t you experience things you may not be able to or have a chance to do in your life at this moment, and seeing those people have a better time than you creates a sense of unaccomplished feelings or, hence the name, fear of missing out. By experiencing this, studies show it tends to lead to increased time on one’s phone, also increasing symptoms of depression or anxiety based on individual scales. It can affect some moreso than others from how much time they spend on their phone and how much they let the feeling affect them.

3) Constant use of your smartphone during social and personal interactions can strain a relationship by increasing the tension of how well you listen and communicate to a person, for example, if somebody is on their phone for long periods of time when another is talking, the other person may feel defeated or frustrated with the lack of attention they are receiving.

I think the cell phone usage definitely contributes to shorter attention spans. This is because of how sites like TikTok or instagram provide easy and quick entertainment and people struggle to go without it

2. FOMO contributes to using smartphone usage because people will feel the need to constantly check their phone to make sure that they are no missing out on hanging out with their friends.

excessive smartphone use can affect your attention span to the point where you can’t focus on something. An example for this would be unable to watch a movie without going on your phone and scrolling or texting.

Claire gajdova

• Constantly checking your phone, even without notifications

• Feeling anxious or irritable when it’s not nearby

• Losing track of time while scrolling/watching videos

These habits can impact daily life by lowering focus, reducing productivity, disrupting sleep, and making it harder to be present in real-world situations. It can also affect relationships if you're on your phone instead of engaging with others.

3. Fear of missing out (FOMO) makes people feel like they always need to stay updated — whether it’s checking messages, social media, or news. This constant pressure can increase screen time and make it hard to disconnect. Over time, it can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression, especially when comparing your life to others online. FOMO feeds the cycle of always being connected, even if it’s unhealthy.

Joana- I am addicted to my phone because I am constantly checking it and even when it is on DND.

Boiana- I think I am slightly addicted to my phone because I am on it often, but I do not think I am dependent on it.

• Cellphone use may become addictive when it starts to make one neglect completing things to do with work or school.

Gloria - Yea, I honestly think I am addicted to my smartphone because I use it as a distract or when I am angry or stressed so that I don’t crash out. It does concern me sometimes but I know I will get over it.

4. It fades away connections because you’re so focused with your phone. You will most likely to miss out on moments, family time, and being with friends. You might be losing something valuable without knowing.

A sign that smartphone use may be becoming addictive is that you lose interest in doing activities, and that you get irritated when you have to be away from your phone. This can impact the relationships you have with other people.

At work or school, too much use of smartphones lowers the attention span of individuals.

Luca - i do not believe i am addicted to my phone, because i do go on my phone a lot but i can control how long i use it for. This does not concern me because i don't need my phone to have fun.

2)Constant phone usage can affect your personal connections, because it can change your physical and mental state. For an example, you can receive anxiety or depression from too much screen time.