{"id":30692,"date":"2026-03-13T08:01:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/?p=30692"},"modified":"2026-03-13T08:01:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:01:45","slug":"always-online-the-real-impact-of-phone-scrolling-on-americans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/americans-check-phone-every-30-minutes-study-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"62% of Americans Can\u2019t Go 30 Minutes Without Checking Their Phone, New Study Finds"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>The average American adult spends <a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/screen-time-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seven hours a day<\/a> looking at screens, whether they\u2019re scrolling social media, playing mobile games, or texting their friends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For many people, this amount of screen time is more compulsive than purposeful: cell phone and social media addiction is <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12401922\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affecting more adults than ever<\/a>. Despite the noted links between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/pcd\/issues\/2025\/24_0537.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increased screen time and decreased mental health<\/a>, millions of adults can\u2019t break their digital habits.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To discover the extent of control our phone screens have on our lives, EZContacts conducted a study of 1,000 U.S. adults, analyzing daily phone use and social media habits. The results indicate that even though we know that phones have the potential to mentally, physically, and socially harm us, many of us feel incapable of putting the phone down.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>20% of Americans\u2019 phone screen time exceeds 8 hours a day<\/strong>, including 6% exceeding 15+ hours a day, which rises to 10% among Gen Zers.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>91% check their phone immediately after waking up<\/strong>, including 36% who go straight to social media and 27% who check text messages first.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>62% can\u2019t go more than 30 minutes without checking their phone<\/strong>, and&nbsp;8% check every 1\u20135 minutes.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>77% scroll before bedtime<\/strong>, yet 24% say it makes it harder to fall asleep.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>26% end up canceling plans after getting \u201clost\u201d in the scroll<\/strong>, and 22% say a partner has been upset by their phone use.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>78% report physical or eye-related issues from smartphone use <\/strong>\u2014&nbsp;40% report eye strain, 28% neck pain, 27% headaches, and 26% dry eyes linked to screen use.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>One in four young adults experiences comparison pressure from social media<\/strong>, and 20% of Gen Z feel mentally exhausted by their feeds.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Three in five (60%) support a U.S. law <\/strong>banning social media for children under 16.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Always On: How Much Time Americans Spend on Their Phones<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Everyone has been in this situation: you go to scroll on your phone for a couple of minutes, and next thing you know, those couple of minutes have turned into an hour. This familiar anecdote exists for a reason. Smartphones and the social media apps on them <a href=\"https:\/\/online.utpb.edu\/about-us\/articles\/psychology\/the-psychology-of-smartphone-addiction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">are naturally addictive<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>An aesthetically pleasing Instagram post, a relatable TikTok, or a funny YouTube video all have the same effect: a dopamine rush that we constantly chase for not only minutes at a time, but for hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-flourish wp-block-embed-flourish\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Interactive or visual content\" src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/27367678\/embed#?secret=uozVYDgKdM\" data-secret=\"uozVYDgKdM\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"575\" width=\"500\"><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Spending hours on a phone isn\u2019t just a one-time experience among our respondents. Most of them (26%) spend an average of three to four hours on their phone every day. The rest reported:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Five to six hours of daily phone time (20%).<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Seven to eight hours of daily phone time (13%).<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>More than eight hours on their phone (20%).&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>More than 15 hours of daily phone time (6%).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>However, not every generation reported high amounts of screen time. While Gen Z reported the highest amount of screen time, with over 10% clocking in over 15 hours of phone usage, a majority of baby boomers reported on the lower end of the spectrum.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Nearly a third of baby boomers (32%) reported only one to two hours of phone time. This discrepancy indicates that younger minds and generations feel the need to stay online and connected with their peers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Reflex to Scroll: Automatic Phone Habits<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When it comes to phones, most people don\u2019t even consciously realize how big a role screens play in their lives. Even with our phones off, we may experience \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainfacts.org\/neuroscience-in-society\/tech-and-the-brain\/2024\/phantom-phone-signals-show-how-smartphones-shape-our-perception-04032024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">phantom phone signals<\/a>,\u201d thinking our phone vibrated with a notification, and causing us to look at our phones even though we know the phone is off. These signals and habits only occur when checking our phones becomes so ingrained that it turns into muscle memory.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-flourish wp-block-embed-flourish\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Interactive or visual content\" src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/27367818\/embed#?secret=0l2ugTXBh7\" data-secret=\"0l2ugTXBh7\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"575\" width=\"500\"><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For most of our respondents, checking their phones was second nature. From the moment they woke up, nine out of 10 Americans report checking their phone, and only 10% report not.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>What they checked on their phone varied. For most respondents (36%), checking their phone in the morning involved scrolling through social media. For others (28%), it involved reading through missed text messages.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Even after the morning, checking our phones is a consistent pastime. An overwhelming 62% of Americans reported they can\u2019t go more than 30 minutes without checking their phone when they\u2019re trying to focus. Some (21%) even reported needing to check their phone every 15 minutes during focus time, and 15% needed to check their phone every 6-10 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For many people, this constant impulse isn\u2019t just psychological; it can even seem physical at times, too. A majority of the respondents (38%) experienced phantom phone signals at some point. With this kind of mental background noise in the background of the majority of Americans&#8217; minds, it\u2019s no wonder high concentration can seem like a lofty goal.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Emotional Cost of the Feed<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sometimes it is not just smartphones that can cause unhealthy scrolling habits, but social media itself. Because social media involves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiapsychiatry.org\/research\/research-areas\/child-and-adolescent-psychiatry\/sultan-lab-mental-health-informatics\/research-areas\/smartphones-social-media-and-their-impact-mental-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a constant feed of content designed to please you<\/a>, it can be easy to feel anxious about \u201cmissing out\u201d if you\u2019re not scrolling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The content on social media can also cause an emotional toll that many people don\u2019t expect when they first download the social media app. Among all participants, we found a wide range of emotional reactions due to exposure to social media use, both positive and negative.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-flourish wp-block-embed-flourish\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Interactive or visual content\" src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/27367850\/embed#?secret=ehWenvtG9p\" data-secret=\"ehWenvtG9p\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"575\" width=\"500\"><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While social media does have the potential to cause negative responses, a majority of respondents still see it in a positive light. Over half (51%) feel relaxed or entertained while scrolling through social media. Likewise, 49% said they felt curious or interested while scrolling, and 26% felt inspired.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-flourish wp-block-embed-flourish\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Interactive or visual content\" src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/27367859\/embed#?secret=SPN7nZMayi\" data-secret=\"SPN7nZMayi\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"575\" width=\"500\"><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Up to 12% reported feeling anxious or stressed, and another 11% even reported feeling irritated or annoyed while scrolling. After experiencing all these emotions, it\u2019s natural to feel spent out, which is why 11% reported feeling mentally drained by their feed.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We also noticed a generational divide in how people felt about social media. Out of all the generations, Generation Z was the most likely (20%) to feel emotionally exhausted from social media. They, in addition to millennials, were also most likely to compare themselves with others they see on social media (25%). This constant comparison can cause feelings of inadequacy and even increase the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9295248\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">developing mental health conditions like anxiety and depression<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Physical Toll of Constant Scrolling<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Our emotions aren\u2019t the only things that social media and phone usage can affect. Eventually, our bodies can start feeling the effects. After all, <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10128862\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our bodies need to stay in motion<\/a>. Constantly staring at a screen can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoa.org\/aoa\/documents\/healthy%20eyes\/digital_eyestrain.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">worsened eye health<\/a>, poor sleep habits, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/healthmatters.nyp.org\/how-to-prevent-tech-neck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conditions like \u201ctech neck,\u201d<\/a> where the muscles of the neck and shoulders become chronically tense. We found these conditions and more among respondents.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-flourish wp-block-embed-flourish\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Interactive or visual content\" src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/27367921\/embed#?secret=Q55de1jAOH\" data-secret=\"Q55de1jAOH\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"575\" width=\"500\"><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Out of any physical conditions often associated with phone usage, eye strain was the most common experience among respondents (40%). Likewise, 28% experienced blurred vision, and 26% <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/collection\/dry-eye-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reported dry eyes<\/a>. Even 14% reported that they noticed their vision or eye comfort had slightly worsened over time, and 8% said that it had significantly worsened over time, requiring an updated prescription <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/eyewear\/product-categories:eyeglasses\/in-stock:true\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">for eyeglasses<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/contact-lenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact lenses<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Beyond impacts to our eyes, screens also have the potential to affect the rest of our bodies. Over a quarter (28%) of respondents reported neck pain, also known as \u201ctech neck,\u201d because of their phone. Because of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/blue-light-glasses-scam-or-science\/#more-23732\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blue light that smartphones emit<\/a>, 24% reported having trouble falling asleep if they scrolled on their phones in bed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It was also relatively common for study participants to risk bodily injury while actively using their phones: 21% have tripped or stumbled, and 23% have walked into a person or object while using their phone. Because of these distractions, it can be easy to risk a broken bone or even cause an accident on the street.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Out of all the respondents, over 78% said they experienced some physical or eye-related issues because of their smartphone usage. For the majority of Americans, it turns out smartphones are catching up to our bodies, whether we like it or not.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-screens-spill-into-real-life\">When Screens Spill Into Real Life<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The primary reason why people invest in smartphones and social media is simply to stay connected. No matter what reasons we have to put the phone down, we often stay around for the camaraderie it brings, or simply to stay involved with the people involved in our \u201creal\u201d lives. Despite this, we found that social media and smartphones also had the potential to cause disconnection in our social lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Among the study\u2019s participants, over a quarter (26%) had to cancel in-person plans because they wanted to keep scrolling.&nbsp; To these participants, it didn\u2019t matter if connecting in person was on the docket; being connected online took precedence.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-flourish wp-block-embed-flourish\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Interactive or visual content\" src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/27367965\/embed#?secret=LSNr8ZDpkq\" data-secret=\"LSNr8ZDpkq\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"575\" width=\"500\"><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We also found that phones had the potential to cause conflict in romantic relationships. Up to 48% reported they\u2019ve caused relationship strain, with 22% saying a partner had gotten upset that they were distracted by their phone. In many relationships, being present is one way to show you care about someone. However, if your phone is interfering with that goal, it may be easy for your partner to feel neglected.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For other study participants, their relationships were more affected by their actual social media activity. For instance, 18% said their partner had asked to see their social media activity, including their DMs and likes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In response, nearly just as many respondents felt defensive about this request \u2014 13% said they felt uncomfortable when their partner asked them for this. As a result, phones can easily start a conflict and have the potential to end relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Despite the negative potential phones have in our relationships, many study participants didn\u2019t want to give them up, and felt they would rather deal with the consequences surrounding their phones. In fact, 22% said staying at home with their phone felt easier than going out to socialize.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Still, many respondents realized that while they may be willing to personally struggle with the consequences of their phones, they don\u2019t want to pass on the same consequences to the next generation. A majority (60%) of respondents supported a U.S. law banning social media for children under 16. Many people are already familiar with the <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10353947\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">damaging effects phones can have on developing minds<\/a>, especially if they have personally experienced it.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Always Reachable: Presence, Anxiety, and Life Lived Half-Online<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Because of the many adverse effects phones can have on our health, many people are making it a goal to truly disconnect during their free time. According to a 2023 Deloitte survey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/chart\/30968\/measures-taken-to-manage-screen-time\/?srsltid=AfmBOopWQ6B5oTouiekShGWQYAzkmOMTd5-i82HPZVhbk1fsTDnUp1qR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eight out of 10 Americans are actively trying to limit their screen time.<\/a> However, we found in our study that many people are struggling to successfully do so, and ultimately end up divided between being on their phone or thinking about using it.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-flourish wp-block-embed-flourish\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Interactive or visual content\" src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/27367982\/embed#?secret=l6s38Cy964\" data-secret=\"l6s38Cy964\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"575\" width=\"500\"><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When asked how their phones play a part in their free time, 32% of Americans said they tried to be present in their free time, but still ended up on their phone a majority of the time. Meanwhile, 31% said they were usually on their phone during their free time. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Both of these statistics indicate that a majority of Americans are either partially or fully immersed in their phones. In contrast, only 6% said they were entirely disconnected from their phones during their free time.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>And even when people successfully distance themselves from their phones due to external factors (such as lack of service or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/services-and-software\/need-to-limit-your-screen-time-these-4-iphone-and-android-wellness-settings-can-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">phone screen limitations<\/a>), we found a wide range of mixed emotions among Americans, such as:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Feeling distracted because they\u2019re wondering what they\u2019re missing on their phone (24%).<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Feeling a strong urge to check their phone (21%).<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Feeling anxious or uneasy (19%).<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Feeling unbothered (43%).&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Out of all the emotions, feeling unbothered was the most common by far, meaning people may feel completely unchanged when external factors take the choice of their phone away from them.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This may be because many of our participants perceived that they had a life outside of their phones. Over half (51%) said the people in their \u201creal\u201d life knew them best in comparison to those they only interacted with on social media. In comparison, only 15% of people felt closest to those they met online. So even when disconnecting with our phones may feel like a struggle, we may end up being closer to those around us in the end.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-live-in-a-screen-first-world-but-see-it-clearly\">How To Live in a Screen-First World But See It Clearly<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Whether we want to admit it or not, this study indicates that our lives orbit around our phones. From the moment we wake up in the morning to the second we fall asleep at night, phones are around us. Because of this, many Americans face physical symptoms, from eye discomfort and sleep disruption to emotional and social symptoms like anxiety and isolating ourselves from our social networks.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>However, our screens haven\u2019t consumed us altogether. Our data indicates that many people can feel completely normal when they successfully cut screens out of their lives, and it may be possible to heal from some of the physical conditions by practicing healthy screen habits and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/eyewear\/product-categories:sunglasses\/features:pres-ready\/in-stock:true\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taking care of their eyes<\/a>. With these changes, along with being mindful of how we scroll, we can adapt to a new normal that can benefit us for the better.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-methodology\">Methodology<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The data provided in this article came from a survey given to a representative sample of U.S. adults. This study asked questions about daily phone and social media usage, scrolling behaviors, emotional responses, physical and eye-related effects, sleeping habits, and relationship troubles. All the responses are self-reported and exploratory, and percentages may total more than 100% due to rounding and questions that allowed respondents to select multiple responses.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-ezcontacts\">About EZContacts<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EZContacts<\/a> is an online eyewear provider that sells prescription contacts, eyeglasses, sunglasses, and protective eye care products. With EZContacts, you can help protect your eyes while scrolling through social media \u2014 no matter how you use it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fair-use-statement\">Fair Use Statement<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You may use the data and information provided in this article for non-commercial purposes only. If you decide to share it, provide a proper attribution to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EZContacts<\/a> with a link.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The average American adult spends seven hours a day looking at screens, whether they\u2019re scrolling social media, playing mobile games, or texting their friends. For many people, this amount of screen time is more compulsive than purposeful: cell phone and social media addiction is affecting more adults than ever. 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