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Smartphone Usage

What is your relationship with your smartphone?

75 people have given 1907 responses

Statements with the highest number of 👍 or the highest number of 👎 appear at the top (if everyone thinks 👎, that's consensus too)

I feel that smartphones have both positive and negative impacts on my life.

100%
0%

My phone makes everyday tasks more convenient (e.g., banking, shopping, transportation).

94%
2%
5%

My phone helps me navigate and find information quickly when I need it.

91%
0%
9%

I use my phone to procrastinate on important tasks.

87%
11%
2%

I use my phone to solve problems quickly and easily in my day-to-day life.

87%
4%
10%

My phone provides me with entertainment that helps me relax or unwind.

85%
7%
8%

I use my phone to maintain and strengthen personal relationships.

81%
7%
12%

I spend more time on social media than I’d like.

81%
14%
5%

My phone helps me stay updated on important topics I care about.

81%
7%
12%

I use my phone while eating meals or during other daily routines.

80%
16%
4%

My phone gives me access to tools and information that improve my decision-making.

79%
12%
9%

I use my phone to discover new hobbies, interests, and ideas.

79%
9%
12%

I feel like my phone has negatively effected my attention span.

77%
14%
9%

Sometimes I am on my phone for long periods of time and don’t remember how or why I picked it up.

77%
18%
5%

I tend to lose track of time when I’m on my phone.

77%
13%
11%

I feel the need to check my phone right away if it vibrates or makes a sound.

77%
17%
7%

I use my phone to access educational resources that help me learn new things.

76%
15%
9%

I stay on my phone instead of going to sleep when I intend to.

74%
16%
11%

I consciously try to limit my screen time but find it difficult.

71%
19%
10%

I feel more informed and engaged with the world through my phone.

71%
5%
24%

I struggle to stop using my phone once I start.

67%
12%
21%

My phone makes it easier to manage my work and personal tasks efficiently.

66%
14%
20%

I feel guilty after spending too much time on my phone.

65%
16%
18%

I use my phone for guided relaxation or mindfulness exercises.

30%
63%
7%

I get distracted by my phone when I’m with friends or family.

61%
30%
9%

My mood is affected by the things I see on social media.

61%
25%
14%

I use my phone to organize my day and accomplish more.

58%
24%
19%

I feel like I’m missing something important at work if I don’t check my phone.

57%
30%
13%

I feel overwhelmed by the amount of unread emails/messages I have.

55%
38%
7%

I feel pressure from friends, family, or colleagues to be available on my phone at all times.

55%
30%
15%

I use apps or features that monitor or limit my phone usage but struggle to adhere to them.

52%
41%
7%

I feel anxious when I don’t have my phone with me.

52%
34%
14%

I experience physical discomfort (e.g., neck pain, eye strain) after using my phone for long periods.

48%
38%
14%

The worst thing about my phone is social media

47%
31%
22%

My phone helps me maintain a balanced lifestyle by providing access to wellness tools (e.g., meditation apps, fitness trackers).

39%
38%
23%