1. I would feel uncomfortable without constant access to information through my smartphone. 4
2. I would be annoyed if I could not look information up on my smartphone when I wanted to do so. 3
3. Being unable to get the news (e.g., happenings, weather, etc.) on my smartphone would make me nervous. 3
4. I would be annoyed if I could not use my smartphone and/or its capabilities when I wanted to do so. 4
5. Running out of battery in my smartphone would scare me. 1
6. If I were to run out of credits or hit my monthly data limit, I would panic. 1
7. If I did not have a data signal or could not connect to Wi-Fi, then I would constantly check to see if I had a signal or could find a Wi-Fi network. 1
8. If I could not use my smartphone, I would be afraid of getting stranded somewhere. 2
9. If I could not check my smartphone for a while, I would feel a desire to check it. 4
If I did not have my smartphone with me …
10. I would feel anxious because I could not instantly communicate with my family and/or friends. 3
11. I would be worried because my family and/or friends could not reach me. 3
12. I would feel nervous because I would not be able to receive text messages and calls. 3
13. I would be anxious because I could not keep in touch with my family and/or friends. 3
14. I would be nervous because I could not know if someone had tried to get a hold of me. 3
15. I would feel anxious because my constant connection to my family and friends would be broken. 3
16. I would be nervous because I would be disconnected from my online identity. 1
17. I would be uncomfortable because I could not stay up-to-date with social media and online networks. 1
18. I would feel awkward because I could not check my notifications for updates from my connections and online networks. 2
19. I would feel anxious because I could not check my email messages. 4
20. I would feel weird because I would not know what to do. 1
I received a total of 60 points placing me in the mild nomophobia, which is basically I can survive without the use of a smartphone, but I would get antsy every once in a while to use it although I’m not overwhelmed by it.
I do believe that if a person get so consumed into his or her smartphone it can effect that person behavior and intellectual thoughts. The more we rely on our phones the less independent we become. I do agree with the article however for me my test results prove that I can operate without my cellular device. Living without a phone is like living a whole separate life away from any networking and only face to face connections. My results do not support the thesis of the article because I don’t rely on my phone every second of the day.
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