Most Americans feel at least a little addicted to their phone
Core finding
Nearly nine-in-ten Americans (87%) feel at least a little addicted to their phone, with only 13% saying not at all, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.
Somewhat is the most common single response (30%), followed by a little (25%), a lot (17%), and 15% who feel completely addicted.
Topline distribution
Most Americans feel at least a little addicted to their phone.
How much do you agree with this statement: “I feel addicted to using my phone?”
n = 1,000 · Nov 19–22, 2024 · MoE ±3.4%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | United States adults |
| Field dates | Nov 19–22, 2024 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.4% |
| Module | B |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-apha-2024.tiiny.co
How much do you agree with this statement: “I feel addicted to using my phone?”
Cite this question
Verasight APHA Omnibus Survey #2024-122, fielded November 19-22, 2024, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.4%.