The circle of feedback must have a strong allure because many of the students interviewed did show behavioral signs of addiction. For example, 60% of students said they felt uncomfortable when they were not in the presence of their phone. A common sign of addiction is when one feels discomfort or anxiety when their phone is not near them because it shows a possible dependence. This dynamic is similar to how a drug addict would feel withdrawal when they stop the intake of drugs. Another red flag is the random checking of a phone: turning it on or off for no reason; 85% of the students surveyed did this. People do this in order to assuage their anxiety; they feel that if they do not check their phone they may be missing out on the latest news
