Smartphones act as digital security blankets in stressful social situations
Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 09:00
in Mathematics & Economics
Not only can your smartphone serve as your wallet, watch and map, it can also be your digital security blanket. In a new study led by the University of California, Irvine, researchers found that when people are in awkward social situations, having their phones with them offers comfort and helps relieve feelings of isolation. “Our […]