The use of smartphones and other electronic devices in bed is a widespread practice in Italy, which has various aspects and consequences on daily life. This behavior was examined in a survey conducted by NordVPN, involving 15,600 people in 16 countries.
Use of Electronic Devices in Bed
- Usage Rates: 88% of Italians use at least one electronic device in bed, ranking second in the world, surpassed only by Mexico.
- Favorite Devices: Italians use on average more than three devices in bed. The smartphone is the most common (90%), followed by TV (61%) and computer (36%).
- Bedside Devices: A third of Italians keep at least two devices on their bedside table.
Favorite Activities
- Email and Message Control: 62% of Italians check emails and messages in bed.
- Social navigation: 59% browse social media.
- Online Shopping and Video: 48% shop online or watch videos.
- Reading News and Chat: 37% read or listen to news, while 34% chat with friends and relatives.
- Video Games and Weather: A third of Italians play video games and 32% check the weather forecast.
Impact on Sleep Quality
- Negative Influence: 64% of Italians believe that the use of electronic devices negatively influences the quality of sleep.
- Doom Scrolling: Almost 44% are affected by doom scrolling, or reading negative news online, which contributes to feelings of negativity.
- Waste of time: A third of Italians believe they waste precious time staring at the screen instead of sleeping.
Online Security
- Security Risks: Smartphone use in relaxed contexts leads people to lower their guard about online security. Adrianus Warmenhoven, cybersecurity consultant at NordVPN, highlighted that 80% of Italians also take their cell phones into the bathroom, exposing themselves to risks.
“Night” mode and Digital Time Management
- Using “Night” Mode: Italy is the leading country in the use of “Night” mode. However, 20% of Italians feel they spend too much time in front of screens.
- Digital Time Management: 66% of Italians believe they manage their digital time well.
Warmenhoven concluded that although “Night” mode promotes healthier digital habits, it can lead to an increase in time spent online, negatively affecting sleep and increasing risks for privacy.
Use widespread of electronic devices in bed among Italians represents a phenomenon with various implications, ranging from digital time management and online security to sleep quality. Taking steps to reduce device use in bed could improve quality of life, but requires awareness and discipline.
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