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Assalamualaikum and a very good day to everyone reading. My name's Johan and I would love to thank everyone that have contributed in the making of this informational e- magazine about Nomophobia. I'm sure that we all have this problem to a certain degree. It is totally up to us to take control of such phobia so it doesn't affect our daily life. Anyways, again, thank you to each and everyone in the team for their hardwork, tears and sweat put in the making of the e- magazine. Lastly, to those reading this magazine, I hope you guys enjoy it and to forgive us if there's any mistakes. Love you all, thank you! LAW 036 “Hello, readers! We're excited to have you join us in our e-magazine, "Nomophobia." First and foremost ,we'd like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty for His blessings and guidance. We also want to express our deepest appreciation to our mentor, Madam Norsyazrah, for her unwavering support and perseverance . You may be wondering, what exactly is nomophobia, and could you be experiencing it yourself? So, let's jump in and learn all about nomophobia together!"
Hi, lovely people! My name is Hanna Fitriah. First and foremost, I would like to thank all of my group members for spending your time and give a lot of effort in making this e-magazine a successful project. In today's world, it's become the norm for everyone to feel tethered to their phones, where the fear of being without one often outweighs regular human behavior. Our magazine skillfully captured those moments, weaving them into a tapestry of potential outcomes. Lastly, we hope that this magazine managed to benefit everyone. Thank you for spending your precious time reading this magazine. Hope you enjoy our e-magazine! Hello guysss! My name is Sharifah Zarith Sofea...well I know my name is kinda hard so you all can call me sofea or fea.First and foremost,i like to extend my deepest gratitude to my fellow friends for their unwavering support and dedication in creating this assignment. Also, with an open heart, I would like to thank my beloved lecture’s Madam NorSyazrah for invaluable guidance throughout this process.That’s all from me,I will remember the memories that we made while creating this assignment. Hello , there ! My name is Nursahfizah binti Takbil and I am from group K13 . First of all , I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my dedicated group members who put a lot of effort into creating this e-magazine. Without their valuable contributions, this project would not have been possible. Well nomophobia is a modern fear, and you've probably seen it in action without even realizing it. It's a phenomenon that has become a significant part of our lives in the digital age, and it's essential for all of us to be aware of its implications. Last but not least, thank you readers for choosing to spend your time here. We hope you enjoy what we've put together and learn something new . 02.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS to download this current issue to your tablet Visit What Is The Meaning of Nomophobia ? 1 Symptom of Nomophobia 2 Social Psychology and Nomophobia Game 14 18 6 BODY CONTENT Nomophobia Effects 7 How To Cope With Nomophobia ? 10 Issues In Nomophobia 12 FRAMEMAG.COM/TABLET NOMOPHOBIA References
NEWS COURSES BLOG SHOP CONTACT 1 UITMDENGKIL.COM UITMDENGKIL.COM NOMOPHOBIA Our smartphones have become a vital part of our lives in the fast-paced digital world of today. These compact gadgets act as our go-to sources of entertainment, communication, and personal assistance. But for some people, the idea of being without their phone can cause severe worry and suffering. This condition is referred to as "nomophobia." The term "nomophobia" is a combination of the words "no mobile phone" and "phobia." It refers to the worry or anxiety that some people feel when they are unable to use or are without their mobile phones. This ailment has received more attention as smartphones have become increasingly common and our dependency on them has increased. WHAT DOES NOMOPHOBIA MEAN? NOMOPHOBIA MIGHT NOT YET BE CLASSIFIED AS AN OFFICIAL MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION. BUT EXPERTS AGREE THIS ISSUE OF THE TECHNOLOGY AGE IS A GROWING CONCERN THAT CAN AFFECT MENTAL HEALTH.
SYMPTOMS OF NOMOPHOBIA LAW 036 SEPT 2023 Checking your mobile phone frequently means you can't help but look at your phone very often, even when there's no urgent reason to do so. It's like a strong habit where you keep picking up your phone and looking at it, like scrolling through apps or checking for new messages or notifications. This behavior can become a problem because it can take your attention away from what's happening around you. For example, if you're always looking at your phone during a family dinner, you might miss out on meaningful conversations. It can also be unsafe, like when you're using your phone while driving, which is very dangerous. CHECK MOBILE PHONES FREQUENTLY 2
HALLUCINATE When someone experiences nomophobia, they often become extremely attached to their mobile phone . They are constantly checking it, even when there's no specific reason to do so. For example , in situations where it's quiet , the brain can sometimes play tricks on them. They might suddenly think they hear their phone ringing or vibrating, as if they're receiving a message or a call. This can happen even when their phone is actually silent, and there are no notifications. One big sign of nomophobia is feeling anxious and stressed when they can't use their phones. People with nomophobia often get very worried when they can't use their phones because they might be afraid of missing messages, news, or important calls, which makes them feel nervous and uneasy. It is also can be stress for them when there is situations where they have to put their phones away, like during meetings or meals. They start feeling anxious because they can't check their phones, and this stress can affect their ability to focus on what's happening around them. "are you addicted to your mobile phone ?" LAW 036 SEPT 2023 ANXIETY AND STRESS 3
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SLEEP DISTURBANCE People with nomophobia frequently experience sleep disturbances, primarily because of their excessive use of smartphones late into the night. This bad habit messes up their normal sleep routineandcan causealot of problems for their physicalandmental health.For instance ,people with nomophobia might wake up many times during the night to check their phones, which disruptstheirsleepandtheyarealsooftenstay up late at night using their smartphones to browse socialmedia ,watching videos or playing games . Lack of quality sleep canmake themfeel tired and groggy during the day, and it can also affecttheirmoodandabilitytothinkclearly. LAW 036 SEPTEMBER 2023 People with Nomophobia become dependent on their phones. They feel that they can't function normally without their devices and that their phones are essential for their daily routine. People with nomophobia view their phones as vital tools for their daily activities. They use them for communication, checking emails, getting directions, and much more. They can't imagine doing these tasks without their phones. DEPENDENCE 5
Nomophobia define as mobile phone addiction. This addiction can make people become sort of “slaves” by their own gadgets. People who suffer with nomophobia will cause anxiety whenever they detached from mobile phone connectivity this can lead to a widespread nervousness, which can increase dramatically in a certain situation that can effect somebody lifestyle. For example, someone who suffer from Nomophobia will avoid travelling because they scared if the place they visited did not have a good internet connection. In this situation, they will stuck in the same place without broaden the experience. In addition , nomophobia , also can give a bad effect towards our body health . Case in point , somebody who suffer with this addiction usually suffer with migraine and headache . This is because they focus on the screen for a long time and also the effect of blue light . Next, nomophobia can also generate other mental illness disease which is insomnia . Insomnia usually a symptom of another condition based on our environment , work and school schedule , stress and our lifestyle . Insomnia can lead to anxiety disorder , depression and bipolar disorder . WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF NOMOPHOBIC ? NOMOPHOBIA 6
News Today HOW TO COPE WITH NOMOPHOBIA ? EXPOSURE THERAPY COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help people learn to manage negative thoughts and feelings that come when they don’t have their phone around them. The thought that people usually have is “If I lose my phone, I will miss out on something important”. These negative thoughts make them feel anxious and sick. However, CBT can help people learn to think in positive ways and logically challenge these thoughts. For example, instead, people may think “ It’s okay, I can still watch the news on television and I will not miss out on anything”. ASID_E-MAGAZINE september 2023 Exposure therapy also helps people learn to face their fear through gradual exposure to it. If someone has nomophobia, it will slowly help people get used to the experience of not having a phone. This might seem frightening at first, especially if you need your phone to stay in touch with your loved ones. The goal of exposure therapy isn’t to completely avoid using your mobile phone but it's actually to help you learn to address the extreme fear you experience when you think about not having your phone. By managing this fear, it can help you to use your phone in a healthier and good way 7
NOMOPHOBIC But not only that, some people might find other ways of dealing with their nomophobia. Coping and calming strategies can be combined with lifestyles changes can help you effectively manage or alleviate your symptoms. Some coping and calming strategies are long-term and should be implemented regularly or make them become part of your daily routine. This can reduce the frequency of your phobia symptoms long term and can help to reduce the likelihood that being without your phone will trigger a negative reaction. Other strategies can be implemented short-term when you are faced with your triggers. Short-term strategies that are implemented successfully can minimize any physiological, psychological, or behavioural symptoms that you usually experience if you are without your phone. Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness are longterm strategies that can help you manage or reduce the impact your phobia has on your life. They teach you how to be more focused on your breathing and can manage your stress and anxiety. They can also help you to control your body’s automatic reaction to being without your phone and help you to feel calmer and more in control of yourself. These also can help to reduce the negative thoughts, feelings, and reactions you may have help improve your phobia’s symptoms, and reduce the impact it has on your life. If you use your phone to stay connected with your loved ones and maintain contact with friends, this can make it tough to take space from your phone, but consider doing the following: • Encourage friends and loved ones to have in-person interactions, if possible. • If your loved ones live far away, try to balance the time you spend on your mobile phone with other activities. Set aside a period of time each day when you turn off your phone and focus on something else. • Try to have more in-person interactions with people physically near you. PRACTICE MINDFULNESS, YOGA, OR MEDITATION 8
LAW 036 Usa / Europe 4.00 usd / 3.70 eur september 2023 CHANGES THE WAY YOU USE YOUR MOBILE PHONE FIND NEW HOBBIES Findings new things you enjoy and other ways to occupy your time can help to distract ourselves from mobile phone and reduce your dependence on them, especially we you keep using your phones during your boredom. Starting a new hobby, such as meditation playing a sport, or learning an instrument can be more beneficial. You could also start engaging more in activities that you enjoy, such as reading, listening to music, or painting. Many people become overreliant on their mobile phones because their phone has many uses and responsibilities. We need to make some changes that utilize other things so that we are not solely dependent on our phones. For instance, we wear a watch so that we do not depend on only checking the time on our phones, we can also use an alarm clock so that we don’t have to set an alarm on our phones and buy a book to record important things. We can still use a manual to record something so we don’t depend too much on our phone reminders. These small changes can reduce the impact of your phone on your everyday life and reduce your screen time. People if they suddenly reduce their mobile phone, it’s not going to last longer, but instead, just gradually reduce your usage to help you become less dependent on your mobile phone. During this process, you can still keep your phone on your person but try to make positive changes such as: • Keep your phone in your pocket instead of in your hand • Set a time limit • Only allow yourself to use your mobile phone a predetermined number of times per hour • Turn off your phones at night to get more restful sleep. Keep your phone at a distance, far enough away that you can’t easily check it in the night GRADUALLY REDUCE YOUR USAGE 9
THE Emerging Phenomenon of N o m o p h o b i a A trending issue involving nomophobia is the increasing recognition of its prevalence and its impact on individuals' lives. This issue has gained attention in recent years as smartphones and digital devices have become an integral part of daily life for many people, especially young adults and teenagers. 2022 N omophobia (‘no mobile phone phobia’) has been growing issue worldwide in recent years and has been associated with a number of psychological and behavioral health-related problems T r e n d i n g 10
PARENTS Parental Concerns: Parents frequently worry about how nomophobia will affect the wellbeing of their children. They might be worried that their kids are spending too much time on their phones and not doing their homework, exercising, or spending time with their families. Communication Breakdown: Parents and their children may have difficulties communicating as a result of excessive smartphone use. When children are glued to their phones, it may be difficult for parents to interact with them. Setting Boundaries: If parents are also struggling with their own nomophobia, they may find it difficult to establish reasonable limits for smartphone use. It can be difficult to strike a balance between enabling access for purposes of learning and enjoyment and restricting screen time. STUDENTS Academic Performance: Nomophobia can seriously affect pupils' ability to learn. Constantly checking their phones while in class, studying, or working on assignments might result in lower productivity and concentration. The social growth of students can be affected by excessive smartphone use. They could favor virtual contact over face-to-face encounters, which may worsen feelings of loneliness and hinder the growth of critical social skills. Physical and mental health: Nomophobia can cause prolonged exposure to screens that can lead to physical health problems like eye strain, bad posture, and irregular sleep cycles. Additionally, it could increase mental health issues including sadness and anxiety. Newsletter Classroom disruptions: Students who are nomophobic frequently cause disruptions in the classroom for teachers. The classroom environment might be disrupted by constant phone notifications, covered up texting, or social media surfing, which makes it challenging for teachers to keep students' attention. Teaching Obstacles: Teachers may find it difficult to engage and instruct students effectively if they are phobic. By obsessing with their phones, students risk missing crucial information and falling behind in their coursework. Smartphones can be useful teaching tools, but teachers may encounter pushback from students who rely too heavily on them for non-academic activities. It might be difficult to find effective strategies to use smartphones for learning while reducing distractions. ASID_E-MAGAZINE 2023 Issue of Nomophobia in: SCHOOL LATEST ISSUE LAW 036 SEPTEMBER 2023 11
social psychology and nomophobia L A W 0 3 6 #4 | S E P T 202 3 NE W S TODAY impulsive and aggressive behaviour People addicted to mobile phones are known to show impulsive and aggressive behaviour. They keep checking their mobile phone every few minutes and cannot do without it. New messages and notifications give them a strong sense of excitement. Lack of these can make them angry and depressed. For instance , someone addicted to their phone might become irritable and aggressive while driving if they are unable to check their phone or if they receive a message and can't respond immediately. This behaviour can lead to dangerous road rage incidents. On top of that , teenagers also can display aggressive behavior when they strongly desire to have a smartphone and pressure their parents to provide one . Nowadays , Teenagers often think of mobile phones as really important for talking to friends and being part of social activities. So, when parents say no to getting a phone, they may react aggressively, insisting that they need a phone for their safety and social life. Self-esteem is the degree to which we perceive ourselves positively or negatively ; our overall attitude towards ourselves . People with low selfesteem might rely heavily on their mobile phones as a way to boost their confidence and self-worth. They might use social media for validation through likes, comments, and messages. For example, someone with low self-esteem might constantly check their social media profiles to see how many people have liked their posts or how many messages they've received. These interactions can momentarily make them feel better about themselves. Meanwhile , when individuals have high self-esteem, they tend to have a more positive view of themselves and greater confidence . They feel confident with their appearance, regardless of the number of likes or comments they receive. self-esteem 12
Classical conditioning refers to a learning process in which a neutral stimulus comes to produce a specific response after its being paired repeatedly with another stimulus that naturally produces that response. Classical conditioning might relate to nomophobia. The first one is the unconditioned stimulus. This is something that naturally and automatically triggers a response. In the context of nomophobia, an example might be receiving a direct message or notification, which may lead to a feel-good sensation or excitement due to a potential social interaction. The conditioned stimulus is a neutral stimulus. In terms of nomophobia, the vibration, sound, or visual cue of a notification could serve as the conditioned stimulus. At first, these cues might not mean much, but after it is being repeatedly paired with the pleasurable experience of receiving messages or social validation, they take on new significance. Next, unconditioned response which is a naturally occurring response to the unconditioned stimulus. For example, in this case, the unconditioned response might be pleasure or excitement upon receiving the messages or notifications. Lastly, conditioned response. This is the learned response to the previously neutral stimulus. In this case, even without checking the content of the messages or notifications, the mere sound, vibration, or visual cue from the phone might lead to feelings of excitement or anticipation, and a desire to check the phone. LAW 036 Social psychologist believe that all human judgement is relative to some comparison standards . Hence , how we think and feel about ourselves will depend on the standard of comparison we use . People often use their mobile phones to access social media platforms where they can see the lives and activities of others. When individuals with nomophobia engage in social media, they may constantly compare their own lives, achievements, and experiences to what they see on others' profiles. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy . Physical appearance is another common area for social comparison. Individuals may compare their own body image, fashion choices, or overall appearance to those they see in magazines, on TV, or on social media. Therefore , social comparison can influence an individual's self-esteem. Seeing others achieve goals or live seemingly perfect lives can create a perception that their own achievements are less significant or that they are somehow lacking. @uitmdengkil SEPTEMBER 2023 ASID_E-MAGAZINE 2023 Social comparison Classical conditioning Social identity Social identity refers to how individuals define themselves in relation to groups they are part of or associate with. When we talk about nomophobia on social identity, we are essentially looking at how this fear of being without a mobile phone interacts with an individual’s social affiliations, group memberships, and self-concept relates to this group. Through social media, messaging apps, and online communities, mobile phones, particularly smartphones, serve as portals to many social groupings. An individual who gets an important part of their social identity from these virtual places may feel disconnected from these defining groups if they do not have a phone. 13
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