Influence of technology on different life aspects in the U.S. in 2013

This graph illustrates the results of a survey on how people in the United States perceive the influence technology has on different aspects of their life. According to data provided, close to 50 percent of those surveyed responded that technology has had a positive effect on the relationships with their friends. Those who responded that technology has affected their happiness and social life amounted to some 41 percent. On the other hand, over 45 percent feel technology has had no effect over their social lives, familial relationships and safety/security. More than 20 percent of the respondents felt their productivity at home was affected negatively by technology.