A new survey indicate that many children’s births are struggling with excessive digital use, with nearly half of the spending more than three hours a day on their smartphones and a large number of anxiety when separated.
The poll conducted AdDizationresource.net2000 adults between the ages of 59 to 77 around their digital habits and found signs of emotional dependence, compulsive behavior and the difficulty of reducing the screen time.
How many hours on the day you spend on your smartphone?
- Less than an hour – 15 %
- From 1 to 3 hours – 35 %
- From 3 to 5 hours – 30 %
- More than 5 hours – 20 %
Do you feel anxious or uncomfortable when you cannot reach your digital devices?
- Yes – 40 %
- No – 60 %
How many times do you check your smartphone within an hour of waking up?
- Every day – 50 %
- Several times a week – 25 %
- Rarely – 15 %
- Never – 10 %
Have you tried to reduce screen time last year?
- Yes, successful – 20 %
- Yes, but without success – 30 %
- No – 50 %
Do you use digital devices during meals?
- Always – 10 %
- Often – 20 %
- Sometimes – 40 %
- Never – 30 %
“These behaviors indicate that a noticeable part of the Baby Boomer generate models related to digital addiction,” said the report, “such as the use of the prolonged device, emotional dependence, and the difficulty of reducing the screen time.”
Experts say adults who spend more than six hours a day on screens are at risk of depression. Although screen addiction is not defined by time alone, experts recommend recreational use to stay less than two hours per day.
“Digital addiction is not only characterized by the amount of screen time, but to the extent that the device overlaps is used with daily activities, responsibilities and welfare in general,” said mental health advisor at Addizationresource.net.