Brianna Gomez

So that way, next time I am struggling with my screen time, I can remember that and be like, okay, I don't want to be a part of that statistic.

And I can remember that there is actual scientific tests that were run to show the impact that was done by this.

And when it comes to adults, I have another study.

Number one, Americans spend an average of five hours and 16 minutes per day on their phone.

Perfect.

Now, these statistics are interesting.

72% of Gen Z think their mental health would improve if apps were less addictive.

69% of them believe their social life would improve with less phone time.

47% of phonetics use their phone to boost their mood, which is so interesting to me that one,

So many people are in agreement with the fact that they don't think that something should have this much power, but then 47% they are actively admitting that they do use it to boost their mood, which is so ironic because while you think it may be boosting your mood, it will actually do the exact opposite.

So let's talk about some more statistics.

Number one, 69% of people experienced phone-related health issues in this past year.

eye strain, neck shoulder pain, headaches, trouble sleeping and insomnia, and anxiety.

76% of people from this study get nervous if they don't know where their phone is.

And it's just so crazy that we become so reliant on, again, something so small as this.

Something as small as my pointer finger should not have the power

to create such a big problem and disturbance in my life.

But the thing is, it's like in disguise.

The phone came in all incognito mode, I think, in a way where we're like, wow, this is going to be an awesome tool, such a great way to network, make friends, which it can be.

But I feel like there needs to be a giant disclaimer on it.