People Rarely Unplug From Technology
These days, people are addicted to their smartphones, tablets and laptops. 43 percent of people in the United States never unplug from technology - phones buzz with social network updates while they sleep or vibrate in pockets throughout the day. Many have managed to resist the urge of permanent connection, however. 20 percent of people unplug daily while 10 percent turn off their devices a few times a week.
Frequency of intentionally taking a break from their digital devices among users in the United States as of September 2022, by age
Frequency of intentionally taking a break from their digital devices among users in the United States as of September 2022, by employment situation
Frequency of intentionally taking a break from their digital devices among users in the United States as of September 2022, by gender
Share of users in the United States intentionally taking a break from their digital devices as of September 2022, by frequency
Frequency of intentionally taking a break from their digital devices among users in the United States as of September 2022, by burnout experience
Share of adults in the United States who report using technology as a means of escapism from reality, as of January 2025
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