New Research Reveals: Adults Check Their Phones Every 10 Minutes

SadaNews - Despite our attempts to limit phone usage, we have become more attached to them than ever before.

 

New research conducted by the global technology services company Asurion has shown that American adults check their phones 96 times a day, or approximately once every ten minutes.

This figure represents a 20% increase from a similar survey conducted by the company two years ago.

According to the study, individuals aged 18 to 24 check their phones twice as much as the national average, and this group is more aware of their excessive usage, with 68% trying to reduce their reliance on their phones.

Key Findings of the Study:

Desire to Stay Connected

Staying in touch with friends and family is the primary reason for phone use, regardless of age or gender.

No Face-to-Face Conversations

For the first time, texting has become the preferred method of communication across all age groups, even among the elderly (the baby boomer generation).

They prefer texting seven times more than talking face-to-face, and they are also twice as likely to send a message instead of making a call.

About 9 out of 10 Americans feel annoyed when the other party is busy with their phone during a conversation; however, 3 out of 4 admit they have done the same, while about one in five say they do it frequently.

Balance is Key

Despite the increased usage, nearly half of Americans believe that smartphones help them achieve a better work-life balance, not the other way around.