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Cellphones Linked to Stressful Family Life
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"The round-the-clock availability that cell phones and pagers have brought to people's lives may be taking a toll on family life, a new study suggests. The study, which followed more than 1,300 adults over 2 years, found that those who consistently used a mobile phone or pager throughout the study period were more likely to report negative "spillover" between work and home life -- and, in turn, less satisfaction with their family life. Spillover essentially means that the line between work and home begins to blur. Work life may invade home life -- when a parent is taking job-related calls at home, for instance -- or household issues may start to take up work time."
We've talked about how the power of mobility in general has blurred the line between home and work a number of times before. What I found interesting in this article, was that the study seems to indicate it's all the cellphone's fault. So, it's perfectly fine to read and reply to email 24-7. Just don't answer the phone.  
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