Nomofobia e o desenvolvimento infantil

Abstract

Nomophobia is the irrational fear of being without a cell phone or any type of electronic device, with that, nomophobia is increasingly present in our lives. After all, most of us always want to know what's going on in the ''timeline'' of facebook or the ''Instagram'' feed. But nomophobia happens when there is misuse of this technology, which has become so important in human life. human today. Since, we use cell phones, computers, tablets for everything, even for work, entertainment and many times, some parents even use them to entertain the children in some moments of occupation. The time that these children and adolescents remain connected to the internet and networks is increasing, compromising the performance of other social and family activities. This time that is too connected, encourages a sedentary lifestyle, causing health and psychological problems due to social isolation. In childhood, excessive exposure to screens impairs the stimuli necessary for development and increases the risk of brain deficits. The rapid accessibility to these "moments of pleasure" can lead to repetition and consequent dependence on the use of electronic devices. In addition to problems such as difficulty sleeping, lack of sociability and aggressiveness, exposure to content that children are not emotionally mature to deal with, the use of these devices can lead to psychological disorders such as anxiety, bulimia, anorexia and depression. These disorders may be associated with suicidal ideation and attempts, in addition to self-aggressive behavior such as cutting oneself, pulling one's hair, biting one's nails to the point of causing injuries.