Oct 1, 2019
Young People Struggle To Relax Because Of Smartphone Attachment, Survey Claims
Six in 10 say they never switch off because they are constantly checking their mobile. Read the article here.
Research + News | Topic: Cell Phones
Jul 24, 2019
Italy Is Sending Phone-Addicted Teens To Rehab
New legislation is set to crackdown on a phenomenon called “nomophobia,” which means living in fear of losing your mobile and having no internet connection. Read the article here.
May 22, 2019
The Rise Of Teen Burner Phones And What To Do About Them
Time Elmore takes a look at the issue of teens using burner phones. Read his blog post here.
May 10, 2019
Madonna Says Giving Her Children Mobile Phones ‘Ended Their Relationship’
The singer says her children’s lives became dominated by the technology. Read the article here.
Apr 23, 2019
Teens Don’t Seem To Grow Out Of Problematic Cell Phone Use
Some teenagers develop a craving to use a cell phone during inappropriate times, and new research suggests it is not something that is likely to change as they become young adults. Read the article here.
Mar 13, 2019
I Ditched My Phone, Moved To Nepal, And It Changed My Life
Culture shock can be an instigator of change. Read the blog post here.
Mar 6, 2019
‘Pocket’ Offers A Glimpse Into A 15-Year-Old’s iPhone
Imagine you’ve hacked into someone else’s phone and are consuming all his texts, videos, Snapchats, and Instagrams in real time. Now imagine that someone is a 15-year-old boy, and you’re watching his life unfold entirely through the lens of an iPhone. That’s the premise behind Pocket, a captivating new short film starring the former Nickelodeon actor Mace Coronel. Read the article here.
Feb 8, 2019
Ban Phones In Schools, Says Minister for School Standards in England
Nick Gibb spoke out ahead of the government publishing new guidance for schools, expected to address internet safety, social media and online gaming. Read the article here.
Sep 25, 2018
Teens Sleeping Too Much, Or Not Enough? Parents Can Help
Of parents who tell pollsters their teens have trouble sleeping, 23 percent say the kids are waking up at night worried about their social lives. Read the article here.
Sep 6, 2018
This Is What Happens When You Take Phones Away From Teenagers
Parents are trying to limit the amount of time their teens spend on their phones, with mixed results. Read the article here.