repeatedly reducing smartphone use
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Approac h es T o R e d u c i n g s ma rtp h on e us e To better understand the techniques MIllennials are using to reduce their smartphone use, we asked them to provide examples. Their approaches to reducing smartphone use varied among turning off notifications, turning off their smartphone, asserting their willpower to refrain from checking their smartphone, to using a screen time reducing tool or app.
I turned off all notifications for social media and I’m trying to check it less often.*
We asked respondents for examples of the approaches they have taken to try to reduce their smartphone use, and they presented a range of examples. More than ⅓ of respondents--34.6%--have used phone apps or tools to assist them in their attempt to reduce their smartphone use. By far, Apple’s built-in tools were used the most, with 23.1% saying they have used Apple’s Screen Time. Only 3.9% of respondents have used Google Wellbeing.
34.6%
Every day for a couple of hours, I turn my phone off completely which gives me time to be completely alone.*
have used or currently use an app or tool to help reduce smartphone use
Mi ll en n i a l s A r e S ati s f i e d W i th Th e i r A t t e mpt t o Red uc e sm a r t p h on e u s e Of the respondents who reported that they currently or previously attempted to reduce their smartphone use, 71.9% met or exceeded their own expectations.
71.9%
I have tried to find specific times where I set my phone down and do not pick it up.*
either met or exceeded expectations
Mi ll en n i a l s Wa nt To Re d u c e The i r s m a r t pho ne us e In Th e F ut ur e Millennials’ desire to reduce their smartphone use has not abated. A strong majority of respondents--60.1%--said that they want to reduce their smartphone use in the future, suggesting they view finding a happy medium for their smartphone use as an ongoing challenge.
60.1%
Leaving it charging across the room, putting it on do not disturb.*
say that want to reduce smartphone use in the future *Testimonial from respondent. 27
