What are the effects of cellphone addiction to the academic grades?

Answer 1

I am not aware on any studies particular to this question (although there may be). Still, in my class (college level), cells phone are to be either turned off, or placed on vibrate. Thus, I do not recognize any performence difference within the classroom setting. However, too much of anything can interfere with an individuals everyday performance on a number of levels. I am a firm believer of, "everything in moderation."

Student do not concentrate on their studies

Here are the main problems of cellphone usage:

• People concentrate so much on their conversations -- voice, chat, skype, whatever - that they tune out on the world and miss important things
• People are distracted from what they are supposed to be concentrating on - if this is studying, then your grades suffer; if this is driving, then you run a great risk of wrecking
• People ignore other people around them and miss out on important social skills and interactions

As Viper has said, "everything in moderation" -- turn off the phone and interact with the real world!

Answer 2

Cellphone addiction can lead to distractions, reduced attention span, and poor time management, all of which can negatively impact academic grades. Excessive use of cellphones can disrupt studying habits, leading to decreased focus and productivity in schoolwork.

Answer 3

it can make ur grades lower if you are so addicted that you may not get the sleep u need before a test, you are focused on ur cellphone rather than the information you are studying, and if you dont concentrate on your studies because of your addiction

Answer 4

If students are concentrating on their cell phone, texting, etc., they cannot concentrate on the lecture. As a college students, I have zero tolerance for cell phone use in my classes.

Answer 5

Well if you spend all your time texting during lectures, you're not going to learn as much as you could