The Flip Side of Loving Your Smart Device

THE FLIP SIDE OF LOVING YOUR SMART DEVICE Almost everyone owns a smartphone or tablet today, but how does it influence our social behaviour and daily life? WE ASKED SMARTPHONE OWNERS IN THE UK ABOUT THEIR HABITS - SO, WHAT DID WE FIND OUT? GAMING First things first 80,6% of Brits play regularly on their phone or tablet, and there is nothing surprising about that. Many play at home or when travelling. 3 in 15 admitted to play at their workplace, with one of them doing it for more than 8 hours a week. ADMIT TO HAVE PLAYED GAMES ON 4,5% THEIR SMARTPHONE WHILE DRIVING! 11,4% said that mobile gaming has negatively affected their current or previous relationship. LOVE However 5,9% said that it has actually improved their couple life. PARENTING 66,% of the British admit to have used mobile games to pacify their children. and 80,3% believe that parents neglect their children by using smart devices in their company. 92,-% also believe that people are losing their manners because of their attachment to smartphones. SO WHAT ARE WE SEEING AS A RESULT TO ALL THIS SMART DEVICE LOVE? Well, quite a bit of stress STRESS Half feel more stressed since they started owning a smartphone. and 63,2% confessed to switching off from time to time to get some peace and quiet. WITH 1 IN 3 OF THE BRITISH TURNING OFF THEIR DEVICE ON A REGULAR BASIS find out more about the world around you www.cint.com connect today! About Cint About this study Cint is a software company developing technology to innovate the way insights are gathered. Reach the opinions of 10 million people in 60 countries through our transparent marketplace. This survey was conducted using Plant a Question and took place in February 2014 polling 1000 British between the age of 15 and 80. Plant a Question is part of the Cint group. cint www.cint.com