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Lucy Wigley

"But I keep my phone face down" - new study says this still damages relationships, and here's why

Hand reaching for a phone on a table.

You might think putting your phone face down gives the impression of offering your full attention, but research says it really indicates something quite different.

In this digital age parents are aware their phone addiction could be impacting family life, and want to take measures to stop this. It's understandable that with a life revolving around technology, looking at your phone isn't so much of a compulsion but a necessity - important emails need answering, and class WhatsApp groups let you know all the important things that need to be taken into school, and phone use needs to be understood and not judged.

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