55% Report Being Highly Dependent on Electronic Devices

Electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets have become an integral part of modern life, providing people with access to information, communication, and entertainment. However, their widespread use also has some negative impacts.

Prolonged uses and effects of electronic devices can lead to issues such as sleep disruption, eyestrain, and even addiction. Excessive use of electronic devices has also been linked to problems such as sedentary behavior, which can contribute to health problems such as obesity and heart disease. In addition, the manufacturing of electronic devices often involves the use of hazardous materials, which can pose risks to workers and communities near these facilities.

As concerning as it gets, Real Research launched a survey on the use of electronic devices and its effects to gather data on the digital revolution and the impact of electronic devices.

Highlights

• 55.34% report being highly dependent on electronic devices.
• 36.31% admit the interference of electronic gadgets affects their physical activities.
• 35.43% say their dependency on electronic gadgets affects their mood positively.

Mobile Phones: The Most Commonly Used Device

The survey starts with a poll on respondents’ opinions about society’s dependency on electronic gadgets. Results reveal that 55.34% report being highly dependent, 25.9% say somewhat dependent, 11.89% say somewhat independent, and 3.85% say highly independent.

In the next poll of commonly used electronic devices, 41.48% of respondents reported using mobile phones, 20.69% reported using a laptop or desktop, 12.52% reported using a tablet, and 2.08% reported using a game console.

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Furthermore, 25.23% of respondents reveal their consumption of electronics for online education purposes, 18.54% for social media browsing, 14.2% for gaming, 13.86% for communication, and 11.72% for entertainment. 

Average Consumption

According to the survey, 26.34% of respondents reported spending less than one hour per day using electronic devices. 18.13% spend 1-2 hours per day, 23.31% spend 2-4 hours per day, 16.43% spend 4-6 hours per day, 7.92% spend 6-8 hours per day, and 7.87% spend more than 8 hours per day using electronic devices.

Moreover, 29.98% said they always experience discomfort during screen time, 23.49% said the same but usually, 29% said sometimes, compared to 11.59% who said rarely, and 5.94% not at all.

Types of Discomfort Experienced

22.89% said increased anxiety, 20.67% said lethargy, 20.52% said eye strain, and 14.05% said headache.

Interference of Electronics in Life

The poll asked the respondents whether the interference of such devices affects their physical activities in any way. Results reveal that 36.31% say yes, to a great extent, 33.54% say to a moderate extent, 20.09% say to a limited extent, and 10.06% say not at all.

Out of the respondents, 35.43% reported that the factor had a positive impact on their mood, while 21.66% reported a negative impact. 25.05% stated that it had a positive effect on their social life, while 6.94% reported a negative effect. A small percentage (2.08%) reported that the factor had a positive impact on their health, while 8.84% reported a negative impact.

In terms of dependence on electronic gadgets, 29.98% of respondents stated that they could not live without them, while 33.45% reported being reasonably dependent on them. 18.2% stated that they are independent in their use of electronic gadgets, and 18.37% reported being able to live without them.