Share of U.S. teens considering smartphones more beneficial than harmful 2023

Published by Laura Ceci, Jul 23, 2024

Smartphone technology has become popular over the past decades, but whether it is more beneficial or harmful continues to be debated. According to a survey conducted in 2023, 70 percent of U.S. teenagers think that smartphones have more benefits than harm, while the rest think the opposite.

Share of teenagers in the United States who consider smartphones as more beneficial than harmful as of October 2023

CharacteristicShare of teenagers
- -
- -
Showing entries 1 to 2 (2 entries in total)
Statistic: Share of teenagers in the United States who consider smartphones as more beneficial than harmful as of October 2023

© Statista 2025
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

June 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

September 26 to October 23, 2023

Age group

13-17 years

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

The source adds the following information: "Percentage of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 who say, when it comes to people their age using a smartphone, there are generally..."

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Mobile app usage of children in the United States "

Other statistics that may interest you Mobile app usage of children in the United States

Overview

5

Smartphone impact

5

Engagement and activities

5

Leading apps for children

8

App transparency and data protection

5

Parental controls

7

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Topics

Mobile app usage of children in the United StatesMobile app usageMobile internet usage in the United StatesChildren and media in the U.S.Children and technology
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.