Times of IndiaLean R·
Why some people constantly check their phones even when they are not bored
Smartphones bring us immediate engagement, filling the gaps of silence and curtailing our tendency to reflect. This urge to stay connected often arises from our discomfort with unplanned time and our inner dialogues. Studies indicate this behavior correlates with a heightened susceptibility to boredom and a yearning for connections. The feeling of loneliness and learned patterns also heavily influence our habitual phone usage.
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