A COGNITIVE ANALYSIS OF CELL PHONE ADDICTION AND ITS EFFECTS ON CHILDREN’S PSYCHOLOGY AS AN INTERNATIONAL DILEMMA

Abstract

The study uses a survey method using a simple random sampling methodology to examine the psychological effects of cell phone usage on children and adolescents. It is focused on 200 respondents from a community. The current study's theoretical framework is based on Vygotsky's socio-cognitive theory (1978). The hypothesis makes assumptions about how teenagers see the world and think. The questionnaire was designed to find out what the parents thought about their kids using smartphones and to assess the behavioral, psychological, and social effects of smartphone usage in kids up to 18 years old. The study provides important details on all the problems that children face as a result of using their phones excessively. Excessive smartphone use can lead to decreased social connectedness, stubborn conduct, immobility, and other activities. Smartphones serve as a pacifier, clock, dictionary, book, torch, computer, interactive guide, radio, camera, planner, and tutor. They can also be used as a preschool teacher for young children.