Thesis: Some cell phone uses can be very harmful to both the users and the people around them.
Using a cell phone while driving can be detrimental to the user and others.
It might cause accidents
It puts the driver and the road users at risk of death, injuries
It can also lead to property damage
The excessive use of cell phones can be harmful to the users
It affects the performance of college students
It can lead to addiction
Cell phones are beneficial to the world today
They have made communication easy
Even though it is harmful to use them while driving, they can deliver an urgent or important message at that particular time.
They help college students in easy communication with other students as well as to study
Conclusion: Even though cell phones are beneficial to the users, they can be harmful as well if not used in a proper manner.
The Use of Cell Phones
With the increasing use of technology, cell phones have become intricately woven into our daily lives. The usage of mobile phones can be beneficial and harmful to the users. Some uses of cell phones can be harmful to the users and the people around them. Therefore, it is important for everyone to watch out where, when, and the hours they spend using their cellphones.
Texting and receiving calls while driving is one use of cell phones that can be harmful to the user and others. Even though many nations have prohibited the use of mobile phones while driving, users still use them. According to Nelson, Atchley, and Little, the use of a cellular phone while driving poses safety risks to both the user of the phone, the passengers, and the road users present at that time (440). The use of phones while driving increases the risk of accidents, deaths, injuries, and property damage. Motorists by using cell phones on the roads cause collisions. Apart from the bodily harms, it can cause property damage to the vehicles meaning there will be litigation costs. Therefore, it is vital to ban the cellphone use while driving nationwide.
Apart from the use of cell phones while driving, the excessive use of mobile phones can be harmful to the lives of the users. The excessive use of cell phones, especially by college students, can lead to addiction. Most college students spend substantial time on cell phones instead of their studies, for instance, 8 to 1-0 hours on a daily basis. The students view their cellphones to be vital tools in their lives other than their education. They use their phones to text, call, play games, surf on the internet, taking photos, and emailing. With the excessive use of their cell phones, their academic performance is affected. According to a study by Baylor University, the excessive use of cellphones by college students causes potential risks to their academic excellence (Roberts, Petnji Yaya, and Manolis 256). With the increase of cell phone use, college students become addicted to the use of phones. Both the male and female students use their phones on social sites for entertainment purposes. Therefore, according to this research, it is evident that some uses of cell phones like excessive use of the gadgets can be harmful to the users. The students are at risk of under-performing because they spend so much time with their phones during their free time compared to the time they spend on their studies (Lepp, Barkley, and Karpinski 348). They spend a notable time on social sites such as Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter for social purposes, other than for educational purposes, and this is harmful to their academic excellence.
In addition, according to the Baylor University research, infatuated use of cell phones can also create conflicts among the college students, their families, employees, and their professors (Roberts, Petnji Yaya, and Manolis 263). College students can use their phones to cheat during exams as well as to harass/bully their fellow students. Moreover, they can use their cellphones as an escape mechanism from attending their lectures, and this significantly affects their academic performance. Moreover, the prolonged use of cell phone can be harmful to the health and behaviors of college students.
Even though some cell phone uses can be detrimental to the users and the people around them, one thing remains clear; cell phones provide an array of beneficial services to the users. With the presence of cellular phones, people can communicate with each other all around the globe. In addition, through the phones, we can get in touch with the world. Moreover, cellular phones have made communication easier and even though it is dangerous to use them while driving, one can learn of important news after picking a call while on the road. Nonetheless, despite the advantages, it is apparent that some uses of cellular phones can be harmful to both the users and the people around them.
In conclusion, cell phones have become a part of our daily lives today. Many people have embraced cell phones and only care about their benefits and not the harmful effects. Some uses of cellular phones can be very detrimental to the users and others. For instance, the use of the cell phone while driving and the excessive use of cellphones by college students, which causes addiction. Therefore, it is crucial for all users to be careful when, how, and how many hours they spend on their cellphones. What is important is that the users have to watch when they use them and how many hours they spend using them.
Works Cited
Lepp, Andrew, Barkley Jacob. E., and Karpinski, Aryn. C. The Relationship between Cellphone Use, Academic Performance, Anxiety, and Satisfaction with Life in College Students. Computers in Human Behavior, 31, (2014):343-350. Print.
Nelson, Erik, Atchley Paul, and Little Todd D. "The effects of perception of risk and importance of answering and initiating a cellular phone call while driving." Accident Analysis & Prevention 41.3 (2009): 438-444. Print.
Roberts, James A., Petnji Yaya, Luc Honore, and Manolis Chris. The invisible addiction: Cell-phone activities and addiction among male and female college students. Journal of Behavioral Addictions. 3.4, 2014: 254-265. Print.
