The smartphone is on the table? Why that's not a good idea - Smartphones Hinder Social Connections and Productivity Even When Not in Use
A decade of research has revealed an unexpected downside to our constant companions - smartphones. Studies from the University of Essex and University of Paderborn have shown that these devices can hinder social connections and impair productivity, even when not in use.
In 2012, the University of Essex discovered that a smartphone's mere presence during a conversation can hinder the development of closeness between people. More recently, the University of Paderborn found that participants who had their smartphones on the table performed tasks slower, were less concentrated, and had worse task-switching abilities compared to those without smartphones. The negative impact is not limited to active use; a phone lying nearby can prevent real closeness between people, even during deep conversations. These findings suggest that placing a smartphone on a table, couch, or bedside during personal time may not be a good idea.
The studies highlight that smartphones can be a distraction even when not in use or on silent mode. To foster better social connections and productivity, it might be beneficial to keep smartphones out of sight during conversations and personal time.
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