Researchers found that it takes 20 minutes for most students to re-focus after checking their phones.
A meta-analysis of studies indicated that texting / using social media / multi-tasking in class negatively affects students' academics
The amount of time spent using a cellphone is negatively associated with academic performance.
Higher levels of interpersonal stress and FOMO can be associated with higher levels of insomnia affecting student's mental health.
In 2022, 1 in 5 cell phone users ages 18-34 reports spending more than 40 hours a week using their phone.
Average daily times spent on phones in 2023: 276 minutes (over 4.5 hours a day!)
Vorhaus Advisors. "Time Spent Using Smartphone per Week in The United States in 2022, by Age." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Nov 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1310218/time-spent-using-smartphone-age-us/
Do you need a break from your phone?