The permeation of cell phone technology continues to alter human behavior by changing the way individuals communicate with both physically distant and co-present others. Despite their numerous communicative affordances, past research suggests potential negative effects when cell phones are over-used. Results from an online survey (N = 498) indicate that cell phone addiction was positively associated with experiences of anxiety. Anxiety, in turn, was negatively associated with willingness to engage in face-to-face communication. These findings suggest cell phones serve to improve communication with distant others while also posing a potential threat to the quality of communication with co-present others.

手机技术的渗透通过改变人们与身体上相距遥远的人以及与他人共同呈现的方式，继续改变着人类的行为。尽管他们提供了大量的交流资源，但过去的研究表明，过度使用手机会带来潜在的负面影响。在线调查（N = 498）的结果表明，手机成瘾与焦虑经历呈正相关。反过来，焦虑与参与面对面交流的意愿负相关。这些发现表明，手机有助于改善与遥远其他人的交流，同时也对与他人共同出席的交流质量构成潜在威胁。