According to a survey conducted in 2019 on media use among kids and teenagers in the United Kingdom (UK), a number of respondents reported having taken action to curb or reduce smartphone use in the last 6 months. Around 18 percent had removed certain social media apps from their phones, while 17 percent limited screen time. A slightly less popular method for reducing phone use was cutting down on social media time.
Measures taken by teens to reduce smartphone use in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
The question was phrased by the source as follows: "Now thinking about your own social media and smartphone use, have you taken any of the
following actions in the last 6 months?"
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MediaCom. (October 8, 2019). Measures taken by teens to reduce smartphone use in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1117303/teens-reduce-smartphone-use-uk/
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