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8 in 10 young adults say smartphone use harms daily life

Original: 8 in 10 people aged 16-34 say smartphone use harms their everyday life

A new survey reported in the Netherlands finds that 8 in 10 people aged 16 to 34 say smartphone use harms their everyday life. The figure has drawn attention because it comes from the age group most associated with constant phone use, fueling debate about screen time, attention and digital wellbeing among young adults.

Why now: The striking statistic about young people themselves acknowledging smartphone harm is prompting debate about screen addiction and digital wellbeing.

Netherlandsyoung adults aged 16-34smartphones

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