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Late-night smartphone use has detrimental effects on next-day work productivity | Warri... - 1 views

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      This article explains how late-night usage of smartphones affects productivity on the next day.
  • productivity the next day
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      1) reduced productivity
  • the effects of smartphone use on depletion and work engagement were unique from the effects of television, tablet or computer use.
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  • “blue light” that smartphones emit interferes with the production of melatonin
  • smartphones for work at night also interferes with employees’ ability to detach and recover from work
  • constantly stay connected to their work obligations
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      2) after-work obligations
  • work on a smartphone after 9 p.m. increased the likelihood that an employee would be less engaged at work the next day
  • An otherwise pleasant evening
  • may be disrupted by an email notification from your boss reminding you of that 30-page report due in a week
  • reduced the amount and quality of sleep
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