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Pew survey reveals that teenagers feel content and calm when they stop using their smartphones
The Pew Research Centre's investigation found that approximately three quarters of American teenagers experience happiness and tranquility when they aren't using their phones. Even though they recognize this, the majority of teenagers choose not to curtail their phone or social media usage.
A new study by the Pew Research Center provides insights into how teenagers interact with their smartphones and social media, highlighting both encouraging and worrisome patterns.
The study carried out between September 26 and October 23, 2023, showed that almost 75% of American teenagers felt happy or at peace when they didn't have their phones. But, even with these positive emotions, the majority of teens haven't taken steps to reduce their phone or social media use.
The publication of this analysis comes at a time when there's increasing worry among decision-makers and child welfare supporters about the effects of smartphones and social media on adolescents. Several states, such as California and New York, initiated legal action against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, in the previous autumn. They claimed that these platforms intentionally created elements that get children hooked and exacerbate mental health problems among the youth. In January, the heads of prominent social media firms appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss the potential damage their platforms can cause to young individuals.
Regardless of the worries, the study revealed that the majority of teenagers think that smartphones contribute to creativity, interests, and even educational achievement. Moreover, most teenagers considered that the advantages of owning a smartphone surpassed the negatives. Almost all American teenagers (95%) have a smartphone, underlining their far-reaching use.
The survey revealed some significant results:
Around 47% of parents have said that they put restrictions on their teenager's phone use, whereas a roughly equal percentage (48%) have stated that they do not.
Debates on Phone Usage: Approximately 38% of both parents and teenagers confessed to occasionally disputing about phone usage. Each group had 10% of its members stating that these debates happen frequently, with Hispanic Americans being the group most likely to report constant disagreements.
Parental Supervision: More than half of the parents with young teenagers (13-14 years old) said they supervise their teen's use of smartphones (64 per cent), as opposed to parents with older teenagers (15-17 years old) (41 per cent).
Impact on Social Abilities: 42% of teenagers claimed that smartphones complicate the acquisition of proper social skills, whereas 30% believed it simplifies the process.
Around 50% of parents confessed that they use their phones excessively, with variations observed across various income tiers and ethnic communities.
Even with the existing worries, most teenagers are of the opinion that smartphones aid in engaging in hobbies, fostering creativity, and even excelling in academics.
The survey included 1,453 teen-parent duos and comes with a 3.2 percentage point margin of error, either way.
(Incorporating information from various sources)
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