When studying the impact of social networks, science does not only look at the time of use, but also at the patterns of problematic use.
Some warning signs can be:
Loss of control over the time you spend on your mobile
phone Interference with sleep, study, work or relationships
Discomfort or anxiety when you cannot access your phone or networks
There are fewer cases today, but those that do exist can be more intense, with people experiencing craving: a very strong desire to use the mobile phone.
Therefore, the question is not only whether or not we should allow access to the mobile phone, but how, when and under what conditions it is used.
