Teens’ smartphone addictions are affecting their friendships.

Teens’ smartphone addictions are affecting their friendships. A Screen Education survey found that teens think over half of their friends are smartphone addicts and 69% want to spend more time socializing in-person. Over half added that they’ve experienced long lulls in social interaction where everyone’s attention is on their phones. Their digital addictions are increasing their anxiety as well—41% said they feel overwhelmed by notifications. (eMarketer)