WHAT IN THE Nomophobia We all have fears; they can be big or small. Some people are afraid of the dark, some are afraid of fire and most are afraid of spiders. But did you know there is also an increasing fear of losing mobile devices? So much so that this even has a name. Nomophobia is a term used to describe an ever increasing fear in our technologically advanced world — the fear of not having a mobile device, or in some cases beyond phone contact. Needless to say, our world is constantly coming up with newer and more sophisticated technologies. There are now wireless chargers, Bluetooth headphones, and (one I discovered recently) levitating Bluetooth speakers! Now, living in a world full of fancy gadgets does most definitely have its advantages; however, because we rely so much on electronics to get through the day, we may become almost entirely dependant on them. Among high school students, Nomophobia is on the rise. It has gotten to a stage that a rapidly increasing number of college students now shower, eat, and sleep with their devices next to them at all times.
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