Smartphone Addiction Reaching New Heights

Published: Dec 13, 2013
Updated: May 12, 2021
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Smartphone Addiction Reaching New Heights

Holy Moly!

Holy Moly!

48% of survey participants say they wouldn’t hide the fact that they’re using a smartphone in a place of worship.

Sleep on It

Sleep on It

77% would openly use their smartphone in bed.

Divided Attention

Divided Attention

58% confess that they’ve pulled out the smartphone while spending “quality time” with family, and 62% have done the same around friends.

Satellite Office

Satellite Office

75% wouldn’t conceal using a mobile device in a public restroom.

Romantic Gesture… Not!

Romantic Gesture… Not!

28% have used their smartphones while on a date with a significant other.

Social Shield

Social Shield

35% admit to pretending to use their smartphone in order to avoid talking to someone.

Off-Menu Order

Off-Menu Order

33% have used their device to appear busy while alone in a restaurant or bar.

Instant Enlightenment

Instant Enlightenment

41% reveal that they have used their device to research a topic, to avoid not knowing it in a conversation.

Dennis McCafferty

Dennis McCafferty

Content Writer

Dennis McCafferty, a writer for eWeek, Baseline and CIO Insight, has more than 20 years of experience as a writer. He has covered a variety of technology and business topics for a number of publications, including those of Ziff Davis. Dennis was also an editorial staffer for USA Weekend, the nation’s second-largest magazine, with more than 22 million readers.

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