Smartphones: “psychological manipulation at right moment, is what makes it so powerful.”

On March 12, 2018   /   Addiction, Depression/Suicide, Smartphone Research, Suicide, Tech Industry's Focus On Our Kids  
Smartphones: "psychological manipulation at right moment, is what makes it so powerful."

…psychological manipulation at just the right moment, is what makes it so powerful.

These design techniques provide tech corporations a window into kids’ hearts and minds to measure their particular vulnerabilities, which can then be used to control their behavior as consumers. This isn’t some strange future… this is now. Facebook claimed the leaked report was misrepresented in the press. But when child advocates called on the social network to release it, the company refused to do so, preferring to keep the techniques it uses to influence kids shrouded in secrecy.

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“Screen time should be considered a modern-day risk factor for depression and suicide.”

On November 19, 2017   /   Addiction, Brain Imbalance, Depression/Suicide, Mental Health/ Physical Health, Smartphone Research, Suicide  

Florida State University Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor Thomas Joiner, who co-authored a study published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, said screen time should be considered a modern-day risk factor for depression and suicide.

“There is a concerning relationship between excessive screen time and risk for death by suicide, depression, suicidal ideation and suicidal attempts,” said Joiner, who conducted the research with psychology Professor Jean Twenge of San Diego State University. “All of those mental health issues are very serious. I think it’s something parents should ponder.”

 

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