Anthony Faiola
ABSTRACT
The excessive use of smartphones resulting in extreme mediation has been identified to result in psychological problems including anxiety, depression, and an overall neural change that is impacting people of all ages on many levels. An exploratory study using Experience Sampling Method (ESM) concluded a significant increase in positive mood, conscious awareness of the surrounding environment, and an increased number of participants self-reporting physical activity lasting 15 minutes on days without smartphone use. Results suggest the need to avoid increased use of noninvasive technology such as smartphones resulting in deterioration of mental and physical health.
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Index Terms
- Extreme mediation: observing mental and physical health in everyday life
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