Think your screen time is bad? See how you compare to others

It’s nearly impossible to avoid some screen at this point in time.

Whether it’s watching television for pleasure, watching a Youtube video on your phone, or typing away on your computer for work (like I am right now) - screens have become an incredibly significant part of our lives.

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If you had to guess, how much time would you think that you spend looking at a screen each day?

It’s likely more than you think.

Screen time per day

In a new screen time study performed by Reviews.org, it was found that Americans spend over 12 hours per day looking at screens.

Of course, this includes phones, televisions, laptops, and so forth.

Some of the key findings include:

📲 Americans average 12.5 hours of screen time per day

📲 Gen Z spends more than twice as much time on smartphones as Boomers (4h 24m vs. 2h 8m)

📲 The top screen-based activities are streaming TV (2h 46m), work (2h 44m), and social media (1h 40m)

📲 Millennials and Gen X clock the most total screen time—nearly 14 hours per day

📲 Experts warn of burnout, insomnia, and attention issues, saying the never-ending exposure to screens is not what our brains were built for.

📲 Boomers watch TV the most, while smartphones are the most popular choice for Gen Z and Millennials.

Once you finish reading this, maybe set down your phone or laptop and take a walk outside.

(But please come back to us once you’re done. And while you’re out for your walk, listen to NJ101.5 streaming or any of our shows On Demand!)

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Kylie Moore. Any opinions expressed are Kylie's own. You can follow Kylie on Instagram.
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