International Journal of Science and Technology (IJST)

Silent Calls, Loud Minds: Understanding Ringxiety in the Wake of COVID-19

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, psychosomatic experiences have emerged since technological dependence has inadvertently strengthened. Ringxiety happens when there is a false perception about mobile phone vibrations or auditory alerts without the actual stimuli. This phenomenon reflects the more heightened digital dependence and also has emerged quite pervasively. This study investigates Ringxiety's prevalence with predictors within urban populations. It also explores all of the psychological ramifications from Ringxiety focusing upon post-pandemic behavior with sensory shifts. Since a quantitative, cross-sectional methodology was employed, data were collected via structured questionnaires comprising Likert-scale as well as categorical items. The results reveal that elevated mobile phone reliance and a high notification frequency correlate to an increase in Ringxiety, which is statistically important. Symptom frequency showed additionally strong connections with demographic variables. The findings show the most common and prevalent effects of digital overload on mental, emotional, and social health. The study advocates that integration of digital hygiene practices and designing user-centric interfaces followed by an intervention can reduce psychological burden.