IN OTHER NEWS – A new survey reveals that Georgia was reported as one of the states most addicted to social media.
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Following a survey of 1,500 people by MattressNextDay, it has revealed that Georgians spend nearly 4 hours a day scrolling social media apps like Instagram, TikTok and X (Twitter).
| How many hours per day throughout the week (Monday-Sunday) do you spend using mobile applications on your smartphone or tablet such as TikTok, Instagram, etc? | Hours |
| Indiana – IN | 4.19 |
| Illinois – IL | 4.15 |
| Colorado – CO | 3.98 |
| Florida – FL | 3.92 |
| Texas – TX | 3.86 |
| New Jersey – NJ | 3.69 |
| New York – NY | 3.69 |
| California – CA | 3.68 |
| Washington – WA | 3.66 |
| Tennessee – TN | 3.59 |
| Georgia – GA | 3.43 |
| North Carolina – NC | 3.29 |
| Ohio – OH | 3.28 |
| Virginia – VA | 3.28 |
| Arizona – AZ | 3.19 |
| Pennsylvania – PA | 3.14 |
| Michigan – MI | 2.89 |
Commenting on the most addicting apps, Senior Social Media Manager, Kenny Metham says: “Any app where you can watch videos is the most distracting. For example, TikTok’s algorithm shows you content based on things you’ve watched before, so it learns what you like to keep you on the platform longer. That’s why spending hours scrolling is so easy because every video is tailored to you. YouTube is also distracting because the content is in a longer form.
“The platforms have clever ways of keeping you on their app because the longer you spend, the more ADs you see and the more money they make.”
When asked why they feel the need to scroll, the top reasons were to wind down (56%) and respond to messages (51%). However, almost three in 10 (29%) stated it’s because they have FOMO due to not being able to attend something.
With phone and app usage at an all-time high, we also spoke with Dr. Deborah Lee on the impact this could have on Americans as well as how to form a healthy sleeping pattern.
“It’s important to not use any blue light devices more than two hours before bed as they inhibit the release of the sleep hormone, melatonin. Phone usage and constant interruptions during sleep can lead to insomnia and sleep deprivation.
“Many don’t realise they have SMA (Social Media Addiction) which can be damaging to the brain. This is why it’s important to limit usage to avoid becoming addicted.
“For the best effects on sleep, get up at the same time every morning and flood the bedroom with natural light. Ideally, go for a walk as the brain needs to appreciate the difference between daylight and darkness. This helps to support your Circadian rhythms and natural production of melatonin as the light fades in the evenings.”
If you want to learn more about national social media use statistics, please visit: https://www.mattressnextday.co.uk/snooze-news/post/revealed-the-impact-of-apps-on-american-sleep-quality
