Possible Ways to Manage the Excessive use of Electronic Gadgets

S Ravichandran; Tanveera Shafi; Kumari Supriya; Jobanpreet Singh

S Ravichandran Professor in Chemistry, School of Mechanical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab
Tanveera Shafi B.Sc.Student in Nutrition & Dietetics, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab
Kumari Supriya B.Sc.Student in Agriculture, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab.
Jobanpreet Singh B.Tech., Student in Aerospace Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab.

Abstract

The use of technology in the home and classroom for various purposes is become increasingly commonplace every day in the twenty-first century. Technology is advancing so quickly that the use of gadgets has skyrocketed. A rising global worry is the use of electronic devices, particularly mobile phones, by young people everywhere. In recent times, innovations such as Bluetooth, video calls, video games, mobile data, cameras, and email have gained popularity. The majority of health issues, including headaches, sleeplessness, eye problems, fatigue, and restlessness, have been linked to prolonged use of electronics and may be a result of psychological anguish, social isolation, and loneliness. This review article’s objective is to examine the research and enumerate the issues related to extended use of electronic devices. It would be feasible to develop interventions and offer strategies for controlling excessive device use if one were aware of the repercussions of gadget use.

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