A study by the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business indicates that people are more likely to demonstrate selfish behavior after using a cell phone. The researchers believe a cell phone conversation meets a person’s need to connect, making him or her less inclined to participate in activities that would help others.
Study author and Rosellina Ferraro said, “The cell phone directly evokes feelings of connectivity to others, thereby fulfilling the basic human need to belong.” The same study also showed that cell phone use leads to better feelings of social connectedness than the use of social media sites like Facebook. If nothing else, the study could be a reminder to think about how we treat others, whether online, on the phone, or in person.
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