13 August 2012, 130812, checking smartphone, conversations, driving, getting out of bed, meals
Q. Do you check your iphone/smartphone/blackberry in any of the following situations?
|
Often |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Never |
|
| While driving |
4% |
14% |
24% |
58% |
| During meals |
7% |
26% |
27% |
40% |
| During conversations |
5% |
26% |
30% |
40% |
| Before getting out of bed |
18% |
22% |
15% |
45% |
|
Total Often |
Aged 18-24 |
Aged 25-34 |
|
| While driving |
4% |
6% |
9% |
| During meals |
7% |
26% |
11% |
| During conversations |
5% |
12% |
8% |
| Before getting out of bed |
18% |
48% |
29% |
* based on the 82% of respondents who say they use an iphone/smartphone/blackberry
Of those who have an iphone/smartphone/blackberry, 18% check them regularly before getting out of bed and 7% during meals.
Those aged 18-24 were the most frequent users in these situations – 48% check before getting out of bed and 26% check during meals. 29% of those aged 25-34 check before getting out of bed.