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Teenagers feel content and calm when they abandon their cellphones, according to a Pew survey
Pew Research Centre's investigation uncovered that approximately 75% of American teenagers experience happiness and tranquility when not using their phones. However, the study also highlighted that even with this awareness, the majority of teenagers decide not to restrict their phone or social media usage.
A new study from the Pew Research Center illuminates the patterns of teenagers' interactions with their smartphones and social media, uncovering both beneficial and troubling tendencies.
The study carried out between September 26 and October 23, 2023, reveals that close to 75% of American teenagers experience a sense of joy or tranquility when they are not using their phones. Nonetheless, in spite of this positive emotional response, the majority of teenagers have not made efforts to restrict their phone or social media use.
The release of this report comes at a time when there is increasing apprehension among decision-makers and advocates for children about the influence of smartphones and social media on adolescents. Last autumn, several states, such as California and New York, lodged legal complaints against Meta Platforms Inc., the umbrella corporation for Instagram and Facebook. They accused these platforms of intentionally creating features that hook children, leading to mental health problems among the younger generation. In January, the heads of top social media corporations were called to testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discussing the potential damages their platforms can inflict on youth.
Even with the mentioned worries, the study revealed that the majority of teenagers think that smartphones promote creativity, passions, and even scholastic achievement. Moreover, the advantages of owning a smartphone were considered to surpass the negatives by the majority of teens. Almost all American teenagers (95%) have a smartphone, indicating their extensive use.
The survey revealed several significant results such as:
Around 47% of parents said they set restrictions on their teenager's phone use, while a nearly equal percentage (48%) stated they do not.
Debates on Phone Usage: Approximately 38% of both parents and teenagers confessed to occasionally disputing over the use of phones. Each group had 10% state that such disagreements occur frequently, with Hispanic Americans being the group most prone to report frequent disputes.
Parental Supervision: Most parents with teens aged 13-14 claim to keep an eye on their child's smartphone activity (64 percent), unlike parents with older teens aged 15-17 (41 percent).
Impact on Interpersonal Skills: 42% of teenagers reported that smartphones complicate the process of acquiring proper social skills, whereas 30% believed it simplifies it.
About 50% of parents confessed to overusing their mobile phones, with variations observed across different income brackets and ethnic communities.
Even with the apprehensions, most teenagers still think that smartphones aid in pursuing their interests, boosting their creativity, and achieving good grades in school.
The survey involved 1,453 duos of teenagers and a single parent and possesses an error margin of approximately 3.2 percent.
(Incorporating information from various sources)
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