NOMOPHOBIA - a panic left without mobile phone

Over 66% of mobile phone owners suffer "NOMOPHOBIA." This neologism derived from the English word no mobile phobia, is a strong sense of anxiety and fear in a person who is afraid of for a long time remain without their favorite smartphone. Of the thousands of people surveyed by SecurEnvoy in the UK, in the fear of being without a mobile phone have admitted more than two-thirds of respondents. In addition, 41% of respondents said they have at least two phones to stay connected, writes The Daily Telegraph, citing a study.

Losing a mobile phone often afraid of women (70%) than men (61%). At the same time, as shown by the survey results, men often have two phone than women (47 and 36%, respectively). The younger the person, the more he suffers "NOMOPHOBIA," the researchers found. From the age group from 18 to 24 years of the symptoms of this "disease" appeared in 77% of young people. Another high rate - 68% - was recorded in the group from 25 to 34 years. The number of people experiencing the discomfort of separation with a mobile phone, is growing every year. A similar survey conducted in 2008 found only 53% of people suffering from "NOMOPHOBIA».

via factroom.ru