Research Log Entry

1. Is Mobile Email Addiction Overlooked?
From: ACM Digital Library
http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1735237

     This source provides an interesting perspective of the addictive qualities of a simple use of technology. This scholarly articles explores the depths of addiction forming habits associated with the extensive use of a technology; in this case, cellular phones with email capabilities are evaluated for their potential as an addiction-forming device. This source may useful in exploring the prevalence of technology addiction in the United States, more specifically within America's youth.

2. Internet addiction: A handbook and guide to evaluation and treatment.  

From: Google books

 

     This book targets the advent of the internet and how its role has shaped society through its extensive capabilities. Broaches a multitude of internet vices such as gaming, gambling, shopping, and pornography. Also includes sections on treatment, prevention and adolescent internet addiction. The source will prove useful in identifying the risks and prevalence of technology dependence amongst young adults. 

3. "Student 'addiction to technology similar to 'drug cravings', study finds" 
From: The Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8436831/Student-addiction-to-technology-similar-to-drug-cravings-study-finds.html
      
     This article reports that science has found technology addiction to be akin to drug addiction in that users experience withdraw-like symptoms. Aside from that, some users experience confusion in the absence of their devices. I would have to look into the credibility of the research involved, it is an interesting find that may or may not be as prevalent as one might believe. A source such as this would help develop the effect of technology physically on people rather than in a societal scope.