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Recently,
discussions have focused on young individuals aspiring to become "working
students," yet who exhibit a sense of entitlement by primarily staying at
home and sleeping extensively.
Recent
studies suggest that the pervasive use of technology has contributed
significantly to a rise in laziness among young individuals. According to
research conducted by Twenge and Campbell (2018), the increased screen time
associated with smartphones, social media, and gaming has led to decreased
physical activity and face-to-face social interactions among adolescents.
Furthermore,
a study by Przybylski and Weinstein (2017) found that excessive digital media
consumption is correlated with poor sleep patterns and reduced academic
performance, reinforcing sedentary behavior.
However,
this phenomenon is not confined to young individuals; it is also prevalent
among adults who are addicted to online activities, spending a significant
portion of their time hunched over their smartphones.
According
to a study by Andrews, Ellis, Shaw, and Piwek (2015), adults check their phones
approximately 85 times per day on average, with many reporting feelings of
anxiety when separated from their devices. Additionally, research by Lepp,
Barkley, and Karpinski (2015) suggests that excessive smartphone use is linked
to decreased physical activity and poorer sleep quality among adults.
These
findings are corroborated by a report from the Pew Research Center (2019),
which indicates that a significant proportion of adults admit to spending too
much time on their phones, often at the expense of face-to-face interactions
and productive activities.
The
pervasive use of smartphones among adults not only disrupts their daily
routines but also contributes to a broader pattern of technology addiction and
its associated negative consequences.
When
individuals become addicted to technology, they often exhibit compulsive
behaviors, experience a decline in productivity, and suffer from increased
anxiety.
Ultimately,
like money and substances, it is crucial to remember that technology should be
a tool we control, rather than allowing it to control us.
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