Phone Use Research Articles

Effect of Electromagnetic Radiation Induced DRY EYE Conditions in Human Eye

Purpose-The aim of this study is to determine the impact of dry eye induced due to electromagnetic radiation produced during use of digital screen. Methodology- The project was held through camping and OPD work during the clinical posting in Haryana and New Delhi. The invitation to participate in the camping was done through social media, hoarding and pamphlet. Data collection was done in Microsoft excel sheet basis on age group. To detect dry eye in patents eye few test was done such as shimmer test, TBUT test, by slit lamp examination few things were observed which was essential to detect dry eye such as Conjunctival Congestion, Meibomitis Dots, and Corneal shine. After all this the statistical analysis was done. Result- The EMR affected individuals were excessively used mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and PCs. According to this data, 60% of child experiences mild dry eye, 66.6% of young experiences moderate dry eye, 74 % of adult experiences serve dry eye. The test results of the present investigative study suggest that all the test results were significant at p < 0.05. Conclusion- The result of the study suggests that excess use of mobile phones, tablets, laptop, and computer leads to dry eye among the patients specially having working hours more than or at least 8-10 hours.

Routines and Attitudes of Smart Phone and Tablet Use for Social Participation Among Older Adults

Abstract Date Presented 03/22/24 Information and communication technology (ICT) use among older adults is associated with decreased loneliness and social isolation. This project investigated routines and attitudes of ICT use for social participation of older adults. Primary Author and Speaker: Chelsea Ann Conrad Additional Authors and Speakers: Maya Dupree, Deja Myers, Monica Le Contributing Authors: Amanda Davis

Dynamic Malware Analysis Using Machine Learning-Based Detection Algorithms

With the increasing popularity of cell phone use, the risk of malware infections on such devices has increased, resulting in financial losses for both individuals and organizations. Current research focuses on the application of machine learning for the detection and classification of these malware programs. Accordingly, the present work uses the frequency of system calls to detect and classify malware using the XGBoost, LightGBM and random forest algorithms. The highest results were obtained with the LightGBM algorithm, achieving 94,1 % precision and 93,9 % accuracy, recall, and F1-score, demonstrating the effectiveness of both machine learning and dynamic malware analysis in mitigating security threats on mobile devices.

Analyzing the adolescents’ impaired physical health: prevalence and associated factors in more than 100,000 Brazilian schoolchildren

Introduction: Despite the vast evidence on different risk factors and their associations with behaviours that affect the development of young people, there is still a gap in the literature, the evidence bases that ad-dresses the components of health in an integral way. Objective: The present study aims to propose a combined indicator with the intention of concatenating risk behaviours into a single primary outcome, called Health Impaired Physics, and after that, identify socioeconomic indicators that can help to understand how this commitment affects the Brazilian students. Methods: This is a transversal-secondary analysis study of a Brazilian public database (National School Health Survey). The data are available from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (https://www.ibge.gov.br/). We selected the information about physical activity, nutritional status perception, and “effort to change weight” from 108778 schoolchildren aged between 11 and 18 years. After proposing the “impaired physical health” variable, we use the Poisson logistic regression with p<0.05 of acceptable significance. Results: Impaired physical health was adopted based on the following composition and criteria: negative classification of physical activity, poor perception of nutritional status and lack of effort to change weight. Individual characteristics (gender and race), food (smoking and drug consumption), family (e.g. not living with parents), phone use and geographic characteristics showed a significant association with the prevalence of impaired physical health. Conclusion: Collectively, our evidence reinforces that physical health impairment is influenced by several factors, including lifestyle, family and demographic context, and technology use. This study provides important information for managers in planning efficient public policies to promote health for this population, especially in intervention in the social context.

FACTORS INFLUENCING MOBILE PHONES USED TO SHARE AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION AMONG RICE FARMERS IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA

This study investigates, factors influencing mobile phones used to share agricultural information among rice farmers in Kano State, Nigeria, focusing on the challenges associated with the use of mobiles phone in sharing Agricultural information among rice farmers. Literature was reviewed, in line with the research objectives. Null hypotheses were tested inferentially through (PPMC) using SPPS version 24. A quantitative research method was adopted, using a cross-sectional survey design. The population was 9383 registered rice farmers in 11 major rice-producing LGA across the three senatorial districts in the State, out of which 352 rice farmers were sampled. A questionnaire was used, as an instrument of data collection which were analysed descriptively. The findings showed that the main factors influencing mobile phones used are network density, level of education, and awareness while on the challenges, are lack of adequate network coverage and high call charges.

A randomized trial of behavioral interventions yielding sustained reductions in distracted driving

Distracted driving is responsible for nearly 1 million crashes each year in the United States alone, and a major source of driver distraction is handheld phone use. We conducted a randomized, controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of interventions designed to create sustained reductions in handheld use while driving (NCT04587609). Participants were 1,653 consenting Progressive® Snapshot® usage-based auto insurance customers ages 18 to 77 who averaged at least 2 min/h of handheld use while driving in the month prior to study invitation. They were randomly assigned to one of five arms for a 10-wk intervention period. Arm 1 (control) got education about the risks of handheld phone use, as did the other arms. Arm 2 got a free phone mount to facilitate hands-free use. Arm 3 got the mount plus a commitment exercise and tips for hands-free use. Arm 4 got the mount, commitment, and tips plus weekly goal gamification and social competition. Arm 5 was the same as Arm 4, plus offered behaviorally designed financial incentives. Postintervention, participants were monitored until the end of their insurance rating period, 25 to 65 d more. Outcome differences were measured using fractional logistic regression. Arm 4 participants, who received gamification and competition, reduced their handheld use by 20.5% relative to control (P < 0.001); Arm 5 participants, who additionally received financial incentives, reduced their use by 27.6% (P < 0.001). Both groups sustained these reductions through the end of their insurance rating period.

Unpacking the mechanism of how parental education anxiety contributes to Chinese adolescents' academic anxiety and problematic mobile phone use

This longitudinal study explored how parental education anxiety contributed to Chinese adolescents' academic anxiety and problematic mobile phone use (PMPU). A total of 247 adolescents (Mage = 13.13, 52.6% female) and their parents (77.7% mothers) completed a two-wave online survey, including parents' reports of education anxiety, adolescents' ratings of perceived parental academic pressure and their academic anxiety, and PMPU. Results suggested that adolescents' PMPU positively predicted their academic anxiety and not the other way around. Additionally, perceived parental academic pressure longitudinally predicted both adolescents' academic anxiety and PMPU. Finally, T1 parental education anxiety had an indirect effect on T2 adolescents' academic anxiety through T1 perceived parental academic pressure, whereas T1 parental education anxiety had a direct effect on T2 adolescents' PMPU. These findings highlight the adverse effects of parental education anxiety on adolescents' academic anxiety and PMPU and provide implications for parents who are experiencing education anxiety.

Investigating How the Use of Technology Can Reduce Missed Appointments: Quantitative Case Study at a General Practitioner Surgery.

SMS texting systems have been considered a potential solution to reduce missed appointments in primary care. Existing research in this area focuses on qualitative studies investigating the attitudes of SMS text users and receivers. This study aimed to examine appointment data from an independent general practitioner (GP) surgery in Wrexham, United Kingdom, with approximately 15,000 patients, to determine the impact of text messaging systems on reducing missed appointments. The objective of this study was to investigate whether the use of text messages can effectively reduce missed appointments. To collect data for the study, SQL reports were run on EMIS Web, the United Kingdom's most widely used clinical system. The data spanned 10 years, from September 1, 2010, to March 31, 2020. Data accuracy was verified by cross-referencing with appointment diary records. Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests, chosen for their suitability in comparing groups in nonparametric settings, were conducted in Microsoft Excel due to its accessibility. Statistical analyses were conducted to compare data before and after implementation of the text messaging system. The results revealed a significant 42.8% reduction in missed appointments (before: 5848; after: 3343; P<.001). Further analysis of demographic characteristics revealed interesting trends, with no significant difference in missed appointments between genders, and variations observed across different age groups. The median number of missed appointments was not significantly different between genders (women: 1.55, IQR 1.11-2.16; men: 1.61, IQR 1.08-2.12; P=.73). Despite the prevalence of mobile phone use among young adults aged 20-25 years, the highest rates of missed appointments (848/7256, 11.7%) were noted in this group, whereas the lowest rates were noted in the 75-80 years age group (377/7256; 5.2%; P<.001). Analysis by age and gender indicated inconsistencies: women aged 20-25 years (571/4216) and men aged 35-40 years (306/3040) had the highest rates of missed appointments, whereas women aged 70-75 years (177/4216) and men aged 75-80 years (129/3040) had the lowest rates (P<.001 for both). This study demonstrates that SMS text messaging in primary care can significantly reduce missed appointments. Implementing technology such as SMS text messaging systems enables patients to cancel appointments on time, leading to improved efficiency in primary care settings.

Socialized co-present phone use and parent-child relationship satisfaction: A dyadic investigation with the indirect roles of self-disclosure and responsiveness

The social aspects of co-present phone use have increasingly attracted scholarly attention due to their potential impacts on interpersonal relationships. As a result, this study focused on two instances of socialized co-present phone use, namely shared phone use (ShPU) and social-intended solitary phone use (SISPU). Utilizing a dyadic approach, we examined the association between ShPU (and SISPU) and relationship satisfaction among 823 parent-child dyads (children: Mage = 15.33 years; parents: Mage = 42.74 years). Our study also investigated the indirect roles of self-disclosure and responsiveness in this association. The findings revealed a positive correlation between ShPU and SISPU and parent-child relationship satisfaction. Self-disclosure and responsiveness were found to be significant indirect pathways in this association. Additionally, the study identified specific effects of actor and partner within parent-child dyads. The practical implications of these findings included their potential to promote family harmony and improve parent-child relationships.

Assessing the Impact of Mobile Phone use on Psychological Health and Academic Achievement of Medical Students

We have entered the era of the mobile phone. Without knowing the hazards, which may include cancer and other health concerns, using these drugs is not "quite" safe. While research on the cancers caused by mobile phone radiation is accessible, further research on the detrimental psychological and physiological effects is required, particularly for heavy users like college students. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the amount of time students spend on their mobile phones and their psychological well-being in urban educational institutions offering professional courses. Materials and procedures: We randomly chose high school and college students from urban and rural areas and gave them a survey to gauge their thoughts and feelings on the effects of mobile phone use on their well- being. Findings: Headaches were reported by 51.47 percent of patients, followed by irritation and anger at 50.79 and 50.79 percent, respectively. Apathy, poor academic performance, insomnia, and anxiety are among the frequent cognitive disorders. It is crucial to educate young people about the possible mental health hazards of excessive mobile phone usage and advise them to take precautions since they are the most likely to use cell phones often. The reason for this is because the demographic that uses mobile phones the most is the younger generation. Some suggestions include spending less time chatting and more time communicating, as well as reducing dependence on technology.

INVESTIGATION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ EXPOSURE TO PHUBBING BEHAVIOR

Technological behavioral disorders have become prevalent issues nowadays. Uncontrolled and excessive time spent on the internet, along with the addictive use of mobile phones, brings along problems in social relationships, feelings of deprivation, and situations such as mobile device or technology addiction. The situation of being unable to live without a phone and consciously ignoring people around oneself has begun to be defined as 'Phubbing'. The main aim of this study is to examine high school students' instances of displaying Phubbing behavior concerning various demographic variables such as school type, gender, grade level, family relationships, and friendships. It is believed that this study will create an awareness of Phubbing behavior and contribute to the literature by providing insights into situations negatively affecting interpersonal communication, thereby enabling necessary precautions to be taken. The aim of this study is to examine Phubbing behavior among high school students concerning various demographic variables (school type, gender, grade level, family relationships, friendship relationships, duration of internet usage). The study was conducted based on a quantitative research method using a survey design. The 'General Phubbing Scale’ was employed as the data collection instrument. A total of 353 students from both private and public high schools in a province in the Central Anatolia region participated in the research during the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition to descriptive statistics for the analysis of quantitative data obtained from the scale, tests examining differences between means, such as independent sample t-Test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), were utilized. Upon examination of the findings from the study, no significant difference was found concerning Phubbing behavior based on gender. However, significant differences were observed in demonstrating Phubbing behavior among students based on school type, phone usage durations, and family and friendship relationships. The research concludes with some recommendations.

The smart TV in low-income migrant households: Enabling digital inclusion through social and cultural media participation

This paper reports on an ethnographic study that examined smart TV use in low-income migrant households in Australia. We find that the smart TV is used by migrant families for diverse forms of social and cultural participation. In addition, we find that YouTube – which is often accessed using the smart TV – is reshaping family media practices. We argue that while digital inclusion scholarship has focussed on access to and use of mobile phones, laptops and computers, the smart TV, perhaps more than any other device in the home, enables digital inclusion through intergenerational media engagement. This paper presents insights for policymakers and offers a new area for investigation for digital inclusion and media scholars.

The Effect of Intra-household Mobile Phone Use on Household Food and Nutrition Security in Tanzania

The Effect of Intra-household Mobile Phone Use on Household Food and Nutrition Security in Tanzania

The Mobile Phone use of Senior High School Learners

The Mobile Phone use of Senior High School Learners

Satisfacción del alumnado en la utilización de sus teléfonos móviles como herramienta de gamificación en un entorno universitario

The use of the mobile phone as a gamification tool to improve attention and interest in a university context has been barely evaluated. The objective of this study is to evaluate it in some subjects of the Medicine and Biology degree. The experiment was carried out in three highly demanding and rote learning subjects of the Degree in Medicine and Biology at the University of Oviedo. After each lesson, the researchers devoted 8 minutes to carry out game-based quizzes through mobile phones. The students' satisfaction with the technique was evaluated at the end of the subject. The statistics used are descriptive together with histograms. The results were encouraging, with more than 90% of the students wanting to use the methodology in the rest of the subjects and more than 90% also having a high degree of overall satisfaction. The results were highly concordant in the three subjects analysed despite their technical diversity.

The Associations Between Social Support and Problematic Mobile Phone Use Among Children and Adolescents: A Three-level Meta-analysis.

Numerous studies have investigated the relationship between social support and problematic mobile phone use among adolescents, yet a definitive consensus remains elusive. The high prevalence of problematic mobile phone use among children and adolescents requires urgent clarity on this issue. However, previous meta-analyses on this topic have primarily focused on college students, overlooking this association in younger age groups. The present study thus concentrated on children and adolescents, conducting a three-level meta-analysis to combine existing research findings and analyze various moderators to identify sources of research heterogeneity. A systematic literature search retrieved a total of 33 studies with 135 effect sizes for this meta-analysis, and 25,537 students (53.83% female, age range 7-19, grades range 3rd-12th) were included. The results showed a negative correlation (r = -0.139) between social support and problematic mobile phone use in children and adolescents. Age, social support measurement, sources of social support, and symptoms of problematic mobile phone use were found to have a significant moderating influence. Specifically, social support showed a stronger negative correlation with problematic mobile phone use in older adolescents compared to their younger counterparts. The correlation was more pronounced when using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support than other scales. Family support exhibited a stronger negative correlation with problematic mobile phone use compared to other sources of support. Among the symptoms of problematic mobile phone use, the inability to control craving has the strongest negative correlation with social support. This meta-analysis suggested that providing more social support, particularly in the form of family support, during the development of children and adolescents may help alleviate problematic mobile phone use.

Validation of vamping scale in Argentina: the role of procrastination and mobile phone use

ABSTRACT Technologies and social networks have modified the habits of their users, affecting their health and well-being. An exponent of these affectations of daily life is the phenomenon of vamping, this is the habit in which people use their mobile or computer during the night and early morning, with the consequence of symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, and mood swings in those who practice it. In this paper, we propose a scale to assess the tendency to vamping in adults, for its validation in the Argentine context. With a sample of 1004 cases, whose mean age was 44.29 years (SD = 11.73) and a mean age of 18–65 years, with 51.89% (n = 521) being women and 48.11% men (n = 483). The scale showed an adequate consistency for 11 items and two dimensions. The first dimension is nocturnal habits, that is, the tendency to stay up late to surf the Internet and social networks, and the second dimension is behavioural commitment, that is, the affectation and daytime correlate caused by changes in sleep pattern.

A Study on Nomophobia Among Arts and Science College Students

Mobile phones are probably the major non-drug addiction of the 21st century. There is no doubt that a mobile phone is a valuable tool. It is almost impossible to imagine life without them. It facilitates communication among colleagues, friends, and family members. All technologies that provide some benefits come with a set of drawbacks. The wide use of mobile phones has caused a huge impact on students’ life. The present study investigates the Nomophobia among arts and science college students. Keywords: Nomophobia, Arts and science college students, Technology and Smartphones.

The Prevalence of Distracted Walking While Using Mobile Technology: An Observational Study of High School Students in Kahramanmaras, Türkiye

Objective: Distracted walking is defined as any activity that diverts a pedestrian's attention from walking. The increasing addiction to mobile phone use has recently led to a rise in dangerous accidents caused by distracted walking. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and preventable causes of distracted walking among high school students crossing intersections with pedestrian crossings. Material and Methods: High school students (n=3237) between the ages of 14 and 18 from 10 different high schools, including 5 high schools in the Müze crossing area and 5 high schools in the Belediye crossing area, were observed while crossing the pedestrian crossing. Poisson regression was applied to determine the association between distracted walking and various factors, including the city, average household income in the surrounding area, type of pedestrian crossing, and the gender of pedestrians. Results: A total of 3237 students were observed walking near 10 high schools in the city centre of Turkey, of whom 1514 exhibited distracted walking (45.77%). The estimated prevalence of distracted walking was 45.77% (95% CI 45.06-48.49%). Of the students who exhibited distracted walking, 85.5% were engaged in some way with their mobile phones. The highest rate was observed in the group looking down and/or using their phones (62.81%). Conclusion: Our study reveals striking results about the distracted walking behavior of pedestrians in dense urban areas. The high rate of distracted walking among students indicates significant pedestrian-oriented security weaknesses. This study underscores the importance of addressing distracted walking to improve pedestrian safety and prevent potential accidents in urban environments.

Virtual Discrimination - Advertisements and Self Image

The internet has taken our world by storm. Personal branding and self-image, theway we think we need to look is always a passing thought for everyone of us. Advertisementshave a way of grabbing the attention of a target audience and are so catchy that they linger inour thoughts long after we first see them. Many of them dictate the way we often see andportray ourselves. They advocate the use of certain products, cell phones, branded apparel,and footwear – all in the name of conspicuous consumption that can set a tone for our imageand personal branding which is regarded as ‘acceptable’ by society. Only in recent times,however, have many of these advertisements been called out for their sexist and racialovertones/undertones that have a mental, physical as well as an emotional effect on the livesof individuals. Adolescents and adults alike, people are becoming more and more aware thatthe way the media portrays their models overshadows our everyday lives. This study aims toexamine and investigate how advertisements can influence the way human beings seethemselves. It will trace the influence of advertisements over the years and the role it plays intoday’s world – one where access to information is so easily available and at a time wherepeople are questioning so many archaic norms. With special reference to Erving Goffman’sfamous work – Gender Advertisements (1976) – and other secondary sources of data likejournals and articles, this study seeks to correlate theory with real life examples from theEntertainment Industry.