True or False? Phone use right before going to bed has a negative overall affect on teens sleep.
True!
According to a study of over 1,000 high school students, researchers found that teens who are up late at night texting get much worse sleep than those who put their phones away at least 2 hours before they go to bed.
Is drama common online?
Yes, 68% of teens say they have experienced drama online.
http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/08/06/teens-technology-and-friendships/
Does having your phone out, even if its not on, affect performance?
Yes!
A group of a hundred people were asked to perform a few cognitive task, but half had their phone put away, while the other half were told to leave their phone out next to them. Although both groups had their phones off, the group that had them put away perfored significantly better than the ones who had theirs next to them.
https://www.businessinsider.com/cell-phone-sabotages-productivity-2018-3
How does phone light affect sleep?
According to CNET, the light from phones signal our brains to stay alert, causing many teens to not be able to fall asleep.
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/stop-your-gadgets-from-keeping-you-awake-at-night/
What is Phubbing?
Phubbing is the practice of choosing a mobile device over a companion.
Chinese Scientist performed studies to conclude that phubbing causes depression. A group of 145 adults were asked about the affects it has had on them, and a general consensus was agreed that phubbing cause people to have weaker relationships, leading to depression.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_is_your_phone_doing_to_your_relationships
What percent of students claimed that phones in school benefited their education?
70%
After researching of 628 students, they found that students believe that phones increase engagement, create a motivation for learning, provide creative outlets, and increase productivity.
What percent of people admitted to using electronic devices prior to sleeping?
95%
Using mobile devices so close to bedtime can lead to sleep disturbances, along with low energy and drowsy driving.
https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/.../infographic-how-technology-affects-sleep/
What percent of teens have met a good friend online?
57%
What are the three main ways phone use affects athletic performance?
It reduces genuine depth between teammates, It distracts minds and hearts in meetings, and it reduces empathy for others in athletes.