Gillath Relationships Lab

Despite growing up with smartphones, 63% of Gen Z now intentionally unplug, the highest rate of any generation.

On average, 70% of time Americans spend online leaves them feeling disconnected and lonely rather than genuinely connected, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed (25%), anxious (22%), and irritable (18%).

84% of Americans have adopted analogue lifestyle choices, with 32% writing in notebooks, 31% reading printed books, and 28% using paper calendars to create boundaries screens can’t provide.
70% of Americans plan to read more in 2026, with half choosing physical books specifically, citing how reading makes them feel relaxed (46%), mentally stimulated (32%), and grounded (27%).
https://studyfinds.org/young-americans-unplugging-happier/
Do you ever unplug?
University of Kansas Department of Psychology

Young Americans Are Unplugging, And It's Making Them Happier People who create screen-free time in their day say they feel more productive, more present with loved ones, and more aware of what's happening around them.

Every tweet, selfie, rant, or silent scroll may feel casual, but your social media style often reflects underlying traits of your personality. From midnight tweets to carefully edited photos, the way you show up online can hint at patterns you might not even realize you’re sharing.
University of Kansas Department of Psychology

If you use social media like this, it says something big about your personality - Metabolic Your social media habits can reveal more about your personality than you think — from your posts to the way you interact online.