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American Focus > Blog > Health and Wellness > People who are easily distracted by smartphones are more physiologically reactive, less attuned to their bodies: Study
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People who are easily distracted by smartphones are more physiologically reactive, less attuned to their bodies: Study

Last updated: April 13, 2025 6:11 pm
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The excessive use of smartphones has been a topic of concern in recent years, with studies highlighting the potential cognitive impairments and attention deficits that can arise from this behavior. A study conducted by researchers at Hokkaido University delved into the psychological processes associated with smartphone use, focusing on attention and physiological reactions.

Published in Communications Psychology, the study revealed that individuals with a bias towards smartphone stimuli tended to have lower interoceptive awareness, meaning they were less able to perceive and understand their bodily sensations. These individuals also exhibited heightened physiological reactivity, indicating a strong response to external cues.

Yusuke Haruki, the lead author of the study, explained that the research aimed to explore how attention towards smartphone-related cues influences bodily awareness. Drawing parallels to behavioral addictions, the researchers sought to understand the connection between smartphone distractions and body awareness.

In the study, 58 young adults were tasked with a visual exercise while being exposed to smartphone-related images in the background. The participants were divided into two groups based on their distraction levels towards the smartphone images. Those who were consistently distracted showed lower interoceptive awareness and stronger physiological reactions when exposed to smartphone cues.

Interestingly, even when the smartphone images were irrelevant to the task at hand, they captured the attention of half of the participants, leading to poorer performance on the attention task and increased heart rates. This pattern mirrored behaviors seen in addiction, where individuals struggle to ignore certain stimuli.

Overall, the study suggests that some individuals may find it challenging to ignore smartphone-related stimuli due to both mental processes and physiological responses. The researchers hope that these findings will contribute to a better understanding of the impact of smartphone use on attention and body awareness, particularly among younger populations.

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Future studies will focus on exploring the neural mechanisms underlying smartphone distractions and how these patterns evolve over time. Understanding these attentional patterns early on could aid in developing interventions to promote healthier digital habits.

The study, “Attentional bias towards smartphone stimuli is associated with decreased interoceptive awareness and increased physiological reactivity,” provides valuable insights into the complexities of smartphone use and its effects on attention and bodily self-awareness. It underscores the importance of striking a balance between digital engagement and maintaining mindfulness of one’s bodily signals.

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