Social media algorithms learn what you like and give it to you, writes KateSRichardson. While there is something to be said about the way smartphones are designed to create addictive habits, the user ultimately has the final say.
The percentage of U.S. adults struggling with smartphone overuse has increased from 39% to 58% since 2015. The problem is most pronounced among young adults ages 18-29, 81% of whom say they use their phones too much. Of all users, 12% say it has made their lives worse, twice as many as in 2015.
The average adult spends four hours and 48 minutes using apps on his or her phone daily, according to a report by App Annie earlier this year. Seven of every 10 minutes are spent on photo, video, and social media apps, TikTok being the most popular right now. Yet many studies affirm the danger is not in smartphones, but in the way they are used.
“It’s not necessary to completely give up the smartphone to feel better,” said Dr. Julia Brailovskaia. “There may be an optimal daily usage time.” It isn’t surprising that smartphones, in situations of limited use, do provide a net benefit. They allow us to maintain relationships with family members and friends who live far away, to navigate unfamiliar places, to listen to enriching podcasts and music, and to communicate at a moment’s notice. Yet, it's this instant access that makes boundary-setting difficult.
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