The Impact of Cell Phone Use on Social Networking and...

The American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences Journal (The AABSS Journal, 2011, Volume 15) THE IMPACT OF CELL PHONE USE ON SOCIAL NETWORKING AND DEVELOPMENT AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS ~ Mikiyasu Hakoama Shotaro Hakoyama Central Michigan University 989-774-3743 Abstract Cell phones have become increasingly popular in recent years. While people of various ages find cell phones convenient and useful, younger generations tend to appreciate them more and be more dependent on them. Based on a survey conducted in a midsize, Midwestern university, college students’ cell phone use was examined. The survey consisted of 44 questions that dealt with various aspects of cell phone use, such as cell phone ownerships, time spent for cell†¦show more content†¦Cell Phone Dependency Many people develop dependency to new technological devices as they become increasingly integrated into their daily lives (e.g., Block, 2008; Pies, 2009; Choliz, 2010). For example, some view that excessive Internet use, along with pathological gambling, 3 The American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences Journal (The AABSS Journal, 2011, Volume 15) should be included in DSM-V as behavioral addiction (Block, 2008; Obrien, 2010; Pies, 2009). Similarly, excessive use of and dependency on the cell phone may be considered an addictive disorder (Chà ³liz, 2010). Factors associated with pathological cell phone dependency have been examined (e.g., Ezoe, Toda, Yoshimura, Naritomi, Den, Morimoto, 2009; Bianchi Phillips, 2005). Ezoe and colleagues (2009) found that extraversion, neuroticism, and unhealthy lifestyle were associated with cell phone dependency among female Japanese nursing students. Bianchi and Phillips (2005) also found that high extraversion was associated with the problematic cell phone use but they failed to identify neuroticism. 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