William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing
William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing
Dr. Andrew Hales: Social Ostracism
Dr. Andrew Hales: Social Ostracism
Dr. Andrew Hales: Social Ostracism
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Dr. Andrew Hales discusses phone addiction's impact on social interactions and offers tips to reclaim our social spaces.
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Episode Overview
- Phones can subtly exclude people from conversations.
- Mindfulness can help manage phone usage.
- Phone use is contagious in social settings.
- Both positive and negative effects of phones exist.
- Social media impacts mental health in complex ways.
"We are now walking around with a perpetually present source of distraction that we can ignore people with."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Dive into the fascinating discussion between David Magee and Dr. Andrew Hales on social ostracism and phone addiction. Dr. Hales, a researcher with a keen interest in human interaction, shares insights into how our mobile phones might be doing more harm than good in our social lives. He explains how the constant presence of phones can subtly exclude people from conversations, leading to a measurable decline in mood and psychological well-being.
While phones offer convenience and connection, Dr. Hales argues they can interfere with face-to-face interactions, making us feel ignored and excluded. The episode isn't all doom and gloom, though. Dr. Hales highlights the upsides of phone use and shares practical tips on being mindful of our phone habits. By recognising triggers like the contagious nature of phone use, we can choose to stay engaged with the world around us rather than diving into our screens.
So, what can we do to reclaim our social spaces? How do we balance the benefits and drawbacks of our digital companions? Tune in to hear Dr. Hales' thought-provoking insights and consider how your own phone habits might be affecting your interactions. Let's keep the conversation going!