A study reveals that 70% of respondents cannot do without their smartphone

The Rafaël research institute conducted a study of over 20,000 people from the Santé Pro BTP network to assess our relationship with smartphones. The results highlight some thought-provoking behaviors.

Revealing figures

According to the study, 70% of respondents state they cannot do without their phone and develop a form of anxiety when they are away from it. More than one in two users consults their device as soon as they wake up, and more than 30% do so in the bathroom.

Impacts on health and safety

Dr. Alain Toledano, president of the institute and an oncologist, highlights several potential consequences of this intensive use:

• Road accident risk multiplied by 23 when used while driving
• Visual impairments, ocular and muscular pain
• Sleep disorders
• Impact on social relationships, anxiety, withdrawal

Newly identified disorders

The study identifies several emerging phenomena: nomophobia (fear of being separated from one's phone), fomo (fear of missing out on an event), and "phubbing" (preferring one's screen to one's loved ones). 60% of users reportedly exhibit these new disorders.

Ways to regulate usage

Dr. Toledano suggests several strategies: setting periods without a smartphone, disabling notifications, switching the screen to black and white, favoring calls over messages, or diversifying digital tools.

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Source: Smartphone addiction: "70% of people surveyed cannot do without it"

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