More and more students in Gothenburg, concentration difficulties and problems to cope studierna.- They turn on the clock and get stuck in front of the TV series and social media, says psychologist Anna Broman Norrby.
The Academy of Health accepts students from Chalmers and Göteborg University. A majority of the approximately 1500 students who annually visit the clinic do it for different types of mental disorders, such as sleep problems, stress and anxiety.
– Nowadays we always ask what the person has in relation to mobile and the computer. Very often, we conclude that the relationship is problematic, says Anna Broman Norrby, a psychologist at the Academy of Health.
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A few years ago published a thesis at the Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at the University of Gothenburg, by psychologist and researcher Sara Thomée.
In a survey conducted among 7000 young adults were examined mobile and data usage among the people, who also had to answer questions about various mental disorders.
The survey was conducted before smartphones had an impact – and before social media like Facebook and Instagram had become an accepted part of many people’s lives.
– But even then, we saw a clear connection. We asked questions about computer games and chatting online.
– Among people with high usage, there was a clear increase in symptoms such as insomnia, depression and stress, says Sara Thomée.
In particular, the researchers that a high Internet use affected his sleep, which could later lead to other symptoms.
On Akademihälsan you see the same trends.
– A very common problem is that the students face the day. Looking at the entire seasons of television series, playing computer games and surfing around, says Anna Broman Norrby.
Another phenomenon that can cause problems is that mobile and social media constantly demands attention by tinkling when the message or messages come in.
– Many can not resist the impulse to immediately check and respond to what comes in. You lose focus on their studies and each time it takes a while to regain concentration, said Broman Norrby.
Others have problems with it is known as the Procrastination, therefore, to have a uppskjutarbeteende.
– That in itself does not need internet to do. But when sitting at a computer screen and distraction from the pains just a click away so can handle many not resist.
The temptation to postpone writing an exam and the short-term satisfaction it gives to instead check Facebook could ultimately lead to the whole work is postponed.
– In the end, creates stress over that time disappears anxiety and perhaps sleep difficulties, and finally exhaustion, says Broman Norrby.
Both Anna Broman Norrby and Sara Thomée mentions that society, behaviors and norms are changing rapidly because of the “new” technology – which certainly is not just negative.
– It is about the relationship with mobile and computer we should have. One must be able to handle the devices and not let them control us, says Broman Norrby.
Many of the students have a eureka moment when they become aware of their behavior. One of the methods Broman Norrby usually suggest is the so-called 25-minute rule.
– Briefly goes out that you turn off the cell phone and the internet, if possible, to just focus entirely on studies in 25 minutes. Then allow oneself to check mail and Facebook or whatever it is for 5 minutes. Then start again. It is very successful for many, says Anna Broman Norrby.
Facts: Are you mobile addiction?
If you answer yes to several of these questions, it may be position to think about your relationship with your mobile phone.
If you look at the screen when it says ping or light up, you have to see who updates the what, once?
Are you using cell phone instead of socializing and interacting with family, children or friends?
Do you neglect children, family or friends for mobile time?
Fall asleep or wake you with the latest news on Social Media?
Following your phone into the toilet?
Sneaking you to get time to check my phone?
Source: mobilberoende.se
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