3 out of 4 young people in the US said that, they can spend time in peace when they don’t have a smartphone. Such surveys were conducted to determine how serious the impact of digital media is on minors. News Al Jazeera.
However, data released by the Pew Research Center on Monday (March 11) said that only 36 percent of young people have given up smartphones despite the availability of smartphone alternatives.
A total of 38 percent of teenagers reported spending more time using smartphones. However, girls use smartphones more than boys.
In addition, 39 percent of teenagers said they have reduced their use of social media. However, the survey revealed that 27 percent are overusing it.
According to the survey, teenagers have more negative thoughts when they are without devices. 4 in 10 teenagers say they feel scared when they don’t have their phone. Apart from this, there is also frustration.
Last year, cases were filed against Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, in 40 US states. The lawsuit alleged that these platforms add addictive features to attract teenagers. This has a huge negative impact on their health.