Nearly three quarters of young adults fear they are addicted to their cellphones Bedford News

A survey of 2,000 UK adults found that 41% can’t help but take their cell phones to the bathroom – rising to 77% of 18-24 year olds.

Social media is partly to blame, with a fifth fearing they could not go 24 hours without checking for the latest updates on Twitter and Instagram.

And there is also a broader issue of work-life balance, with half (50%) of those surveyed saying that the shift to a ‘work from home’ culture means their cell phones make them feel like they’re working from home. never to be on leave.

In fact, a quarter of those surveyed (26 percent) admit to having read their emails in the bathroom in the past week – 45 percent of 18-24 year olds being more likely to have sent an email. mail from their bathroom that cleaned over the last week.

Almost a third (30%) have faced complaints from friends and family for the time they spent on their phones.

Overall, 40% of those polled said they feared being addicted to their cellphones – but that rises to 72% of Gen Z.

And 39% would like to do a digital detox and take a break from their phones, but are worried about missing something.

Research has been conducted to showcase the new Opel Mokka, which has been designed with a clean, detoxified interior that is free from excessive notifications and distractions.

Vauxhall has teamed up with digital decluttering expert Tanya Goodin, author of “My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open,” to highlight the “Mokka Mindset” and encourage a more relaxing and less crowded riding experience.

Tanya said, “There are huge benefits to being more connected than ever before, but to deal with partners who parade excessively in panic when we misplace our phones, we need to be aware of how our digital habits affect our offline existence.

We analyzed Britain’s relationship with technology and found that more and more people are trying to limit their screen time, which has naturally increased during the pandemic.

“Our aim is to get the word out about how technology should empower people rather than overwhelm them – much like the interior of the Vauxhall Mokka which allows drivers to focus on the road and enjoy the ride. a more relaxed and less distracted driving experience “.

The research, conducted through OnePoll, also found that society’s addiction and penchant for cellphones affects our enjoyment of other forms of entertainment.

Over the past month, two-thirds (64%) have made a dual screen, where they watch TV while browsing on their phone, and 30% have a triple screen.

So it’s no surprise that 48% regularly lose track of what they watch on TV because they browse their apps.

Not surprisingly, driving is the first place people say they take a break from their devices.

Two-thirds (67%) say jumping in their car allows them to disconnect from social media.

And 62% of those polled with tech like Apple CarPlay, satellite navigation, and voice commands said it helped reduce distractions and let them focus on the road while driving.

To see how addicted people are to their phones, Vauxhall created a lightweight quiz titled “Are you a screen junkie?”

Adam Wood, Marketing Director of Vauxhall Motors, added: “With our increasingly busy lives, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by technology and screen time in particular.

“Our designers and psychologists strive to create clean car interiors free from unwanted or unnecessary distractions, thereby providing a safer, more enjoyable and more mindful driving experience.”