Cellphone use linked to selfish behavior
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 14:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Though cellphones are usually considered devices that connect people, they may make users less socially minded, finds a recent study. The researchers found that after a short period of cellphone use subjects were less inclined to volunteer for community service when asked, compared to control-group counterparts. Talking on a cell phone reduces the desire to connect with others, they explain.