Poll: young people are stressed and distracted by constant smartphone connectivity

Vox (10/11/2016)
  • Young adults (18-29) use smartphones more than any other demographic.
  • However, they are also more likely to report being stressed by their phones due to constant distractions (eg texting, FaceBook, Instagram, etc); young adults believe smartphones have hurt face-to-face relationships.
  • Half of all young adults turn off their phones to salvage personal time.
  • However, most young believe the benefits of smartphones outweigh stress.