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What is the main reason why you deliberately reduced the time you spent on the Internet?
Main reason for reducing time on the internet · Asked in 1 wave, 2024 · 976 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | I had concerns about data security or privacy issues | I felt it negatively impacted my physical or mental wellbeing | I felt overwhelmed by the amount of information | I was asked to spend more time in person with family or friends | I wanted more time for offline activities | I couldn't afford to use the internet | Other reasons | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 8% | 32% | 6% | 11% | 36% | 1% |
General Social Survey 2024 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2024 | 2024-04-05 to 2024-12-02 | mixed | 3,309 | 976 |
| 6% |
| 976 |
| ±4 |
| Northeast | 4% | 29% | 3% | 7% | 47% | 1% | 9% | 157 | ±11 |
| Midwest | 9% | 34% | 5% | 10% | 31% | 1% | 10% | 230 | ±9 |
| South | 7% | 24% | 9% | 16% | 39% | 1% | 5% | 388 | ±7 |
| West | 11% | 45% | 5% | 5% | 30% | 0% | 3% | 201 | ±9 |