Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds


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In a survey published March 11, Pew also found that despite the positive associations with going phone-free, most teens have not limited their phone or social media use. — Unsplash

Nearly three-quarters of US teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they don’t have their phones with them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.

In a survey published March 11, Pew also found that despite the positive associations with going phone-free, most teens have not limited their phone or social media use.

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