WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- While today's teens might fairly be called the mobile generation, some 52 percent of U.S. teens report taking steps to cut back on their mobile phone use, according to fresh findings from a fact tank.
The survey by Pew Research Center involved 743 U.S. teens aged 13 to 17. It also found that 57 percent of teens have cut back on social media, and 58 percent are even trying to limit their use of video games.
Teenager-reliance on their devices is also evident in the survey. As many as 56 percent of teens link the absence of their phones to at least one of three negative emotions -- loneliness, upset or anxiety.
Moreover, 72 percent of teens said they often or sometimes check for messages or notifications as soon as they wake up, while roughly four-in-ten said they feel anxious when they do not have their phones with them, according to the survey results.
The survey also found that girls are more likely than boys to feel anxious or lonely without their phones.
As mobile phones have become an indispensable part of daily life, screen addiction has also aroused worldwide attention, which has prompted tech giants to integrate features into their products that help consumers control screen addiction.
In June, Apple unveiled new features in iOS 12 that allow users to monitor how much time they spend on their devices. Facebook and its Instagram service added tools to help users monitor screen time and set daily limits for themselves.
