8 in 10 people aged 16-34 say smartphone use harms their everyday life
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- 80% of Dutch 16-34 year olds believe smartphone use harms their daily lives, based on a survey of 1,100 respondents.
- 27% spend at least 6 hours daily on their phones, mostly on social media, leading to loss of concentration (51%), sleep (40%), and relaxation ability (32%).
- 73% report going to bed late due to phone usage, and nearly 40% with psychological issues say it worsens their condition, though some find it helps self-understanding.