Daily Mail
March 9, 2018
It seems these days that most people are glued to their devices, often spending more time looking down at a screen than interacting face-to-face.
But, according to new research, smartphone addiction might not be as isolating as it appears.
A team of cognitive anthropologists studying the ‘dysfunctional’ use of smart devices has found that our dependence on the technology likely stems from a desire to connect with other people.
Based on this, the researchers say we may not be addicted to smartphones after all – instead, we’re addicted to social interactions.
‘There is a lot of panic surrounding this topic,’ says Professor Samuel Veissière, from the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University.
‘We’re trying to offer some good news and show that it is our desire for human interaction that is addictive – and there are fairly simple solutions to deal with this.’
This article was posted: Friday, March 9, 2018 at 8:10 am
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