Most Teens Feel Happier Without Smartphones But See More Benefits Than Harms

• 74% of teens feel happy when they don’t have their smartphones, and 72% feel peaceful without them

• Some teens report feeling anxious, upset, or lonely when separated from their phones

• 70% of teens think smartphones provide more benefits than harms for people their age

• Younger teen girls are more likely than other groups to see more smartphone harms than benefits

• Most teens think smartphones help pursue hobbies/interests (70%) and do well in school (45%)