Students spend more than 20 minutes per 75‑minute class on their phones [1]
Meta‑analysis shows that problematic smartphone use correlates with lower grades (r ≈ −0.11) [2]
It can take up to 20 minutes to refocus after a single text [3]
Mental Health & Equity Impact
Mental Health
Constant notifications fuel anxiety and fear of missing out. Studies show heavy phone use correlates with depression, anxiety, and sleep disruption [1] [2].
Up to 32 % of teenage girls feel worse about their bodies after using social media [3]
Relationships & Equity
Smartphone addiction strains parent–child relationships [4]. Research shows low‑achieving students benefit the most from phone restrictions [5].