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When phones become an escape: Nomophobia tied to heavier social media use during downtime

Smartphones have become an essential part of everyday life. The anxiety or discomfort experienced when people are unable to use their mobile phones or when their phones are not within reach is known as nomophobia in psychology.

When phones become an escape: Nomophobia tied to heavier social media use during downtime

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