Nomophobia, Distracted Driving and Health in Brazil after the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors: Soares Júnior RC

DOI: 10.23880/mhrij-16000195

Volume 6, Issue 2

Abstract

Since the growth in smartphone consumption in 2007, cases of nomophobia have become more frequent. Nomophobia can be defined as derived from the expression “no mobile” (i.e. without a mobile device) and, when associated with the suffix phobia (‘no-mobile-phone phobia’), it refers to the psychological condition of the fear of staying without the cell phone (‘smartphone’) or being unable to use it, as a result of lack of internet or battery charge; can be understood, by extension, as the fear and anxiety of remaining disconnected.

Keywords: Nomophobia; Risk Behaviors, Covid-19; Mental Health

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