Nomophobia - No Mobile Phone Phobia
Nomophobia is the fear of being out of mobile phone contact. The term was coined by the Great Britain Post Office while conducting a survey on the anxieties and difficulties of mobile phone users.
Nomophobia is the fear of being out of mobile phone contact. The term was coined by the Great Britain Post Office while conducting a survey on the anxieties and difficulties of mobile phone users.
Bloch said that for many under 30s, the smartphone is an extension of themselves, from the moment they wake up until they fall asleep.
He added that these people check for texts, emails and social media at least once every 10 minutes.
Nomophobia, Fear of Being Away from Mobile Phones, on the Rise
Health experts claim that the number of patients suffering from nomophobia or the fear of being away from their mobile phones is rising and the condition could seriously affect the people’s lives.
Health experts claim that the number of patients suffering from nomophobia or the fear of being away from their mobile phones is rising and the condition could seriously affect the people’s lives.
Quiz on Phobia
We have seen “strange” behavior in some people with whom we interact and we have been, often, baffled by their strangeness. Many of these individuals suffer from, what is commonly termed as, “phobias”. Let us take a look at some common phobias and try to understand the irrational fear gripping its sufferers.
We have seen “strange” behavior in some people with whom we interact and we have been, often, baffled by their strangeness. Many of these individuals suffer from, what is commonly termed as, “phobias”. Let us take a look at some common phobias and try to understand the irrational fear gripping its sufferers.
Cell Phone Addiction and What It Means
Cell phones have become almost indispensible and many feel they cannot exist without them.
Cell phones have become almost indispensible and many feel they cannot exist without them.
