The West Virginia Morning Show With Hans and Rona

Highlights

Smartphones are essential to our lives.

• We constantly connect. Nearly 60% said they don’t go an hour without checking their phone. Younger folks were the most addicted: 63% of women and 73% of men ages 18-34 say they don’t go an hour without checking their phones.
• Our connection never sleeps. 54% said they check their phones while lying in bed: before they go to sleep, after they wake up, even in the middle of the night.
• We need access everywhere. Nearly 40% admit to checking their phone while on the toilet.

We sometimes break rules of etiquette to stay connected.

• We act rudely. 30% admitted that they check their phones during a meal with others.
• We take risks. 24% said they check their phones while driving.
• We behave inappropriately. 9% said they check their phones during religious services at a house of worship.

We have emotional reactions and concerns when we do not have our phones.

• 94% are concerned about losing their phone.
• 73% say they felt panicked when they lost their phone.
• 38% are most concerned about the cost & hassle of replacing a lost phone