About Technology Addiction
Devices that cause technology addiction. (Give 3)
What are Phones, Tablets, Laptops, Computers, Television, VR headsets etc?
The act of spending an excessive amount of time watching short-form content or news, particularly negative news, on the web and social media.
What is doomscrolling?
The act of ignoring a conversation going on around oneself to focus on one's mobile phone.
What is phubbing?
This method can be done by downloading specific apps/tools to help lessen the usage of devices
What is time limiting apps and accountability apps
A behavioral / psychological issue that is caused by excessive use of devices or the internet.
What is bad attention span, dopamine loss, bad sleep
Apps or platforms that cause / contribute to technology addiction. (Name 5)
What is YouTube, Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, Discord, Guilded, Roblox, Twitter / X, Telegram, Whatsapp etc.
A term used to describe 'mind-numbingly' bad content or AI slop, typically preferred by younger audiences.
What is brainrot?
This is a sub genre of technology addiction related to gambling.
what is online gambling addiction
This method is done by not using devices at all and replacing it with physical activities such as sports or board games or going outside to talk a walk
what is touching grass
A lack of social skills and weak relationships
what is social isolation
The definition of technology addiction.
What is a behavioural condition characterized the excessive use of digital devices?
A teenager who spends a lot of time in front of the screen of a personal computer or video game console.
What is a screenager?
The phobia of fear or anxiety about being without a mobile phone.
What is nomophobia?
This method is done by implementing daily duties/objectives to be done on a schedule
what is having a routine
Having depression, anxiety, anger issues, or insomnia
what is mental health issues
The age group that gets affected by technology addiction the most.
Who are Gen Z (Young Adults) / Gen Zalpha (Teenagers)/ Gen Alpha (Older and Younger Kids)?
A disorder that is often used to described someone addicted to using devices
What is internet addiction disorder
This sub genre of technology addiction is focused on excessive playing of online games
what is online gaming addiction
This method is done by slowly using one's device lesser and lesser until they do not have the urge to use it as much
what is gradual limiting
an impulse-control disorder characterised by the inability to limit screen time, resulting in negative impacts on daily life, relationships , and mental health
what is compulsive digital use