The word nomophobia means a fear of being without our smartphone, and it’s affecting more and more people with each passing year.

Back in 2021, a phone addiction study by researchers from King’s College London found that 38.9% of young people qualified as smartphone addicts. Many admitted being unable to control their usage and that it got in the way of other activities like work or studies. 

So, what can people do about smartphone addiction? What about notifications? How can I know if I’m really a smartphone addict? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

First broadcast : 24/03/2023

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