Americans see their smartphone as helpful for staying informed, connected; some say it hurts their sleep
% of U.S. adults who say using their smartphone __ each of the following a lot or a little
Note: Those who did not answer, including those who do not have a smartphone, are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Americans see their smartphone as helpful for staying informed, connected; some say it hurts their sleep
% of U.S. adults who say using their smartphone __ each of the following a lot or a little
| Helps | Hurts | Neither helps nor hurts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How informed they are | 73 | 3 | 15 |
| How connected they feel to others | 51 | 12 | 29 |
| How productive they are | 30 | 34 | 27 |
| Their mood | 18 | 22 | 51 |
| How much sleep they get | 5 | 41 | 46 |
Note: Those who did not answer, including those who do not have a smartphone, are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
