College Students and Their Smartphones

Sam Laird:

College students aren't just concerned with getting good grades and finding the best parties. More than ever, they're using their smartphones to navigate life on campus.

On the bus, waiting in line, in bed, on the treadmill and even while driving, college students can't seem to put their phones down. Fifty-two percent say they often check their phones before getting out of bed in the morning, according to one study. Nearly half do so while in bed at night before they fall asleep.

Thirty-five percent say they sometimes use their phones while driving but stopped at a red light, and nearly 20% say they sometimes use them while the wheels are even moving. But it's not all addiction and danger. Forty-five percent of college students say smartphones frequently help with school assignments, and 46% say they're often helpful for work-related tasks.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at July 9, 2012 1:39 AM
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