Smartphone Usage and Social Interaction Inference

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A recent study analyzed the relationship between smartphone usage and social interaction levels among teenagers. The researchers found that as the amount of time teenagers spent on their smartphones increased, the quality of their face-to-face interactions decreased. Furthermore, the study noted that those who engaged in more outdoor activities had better social connectivity compared to their peers who preferred indoor smartphone entertainment. Despite this, a significant number of participants reported that their smartphone usage allowed them to maintain friendships even when they could not meet in person.

Based on the results of this study, which of the following statements must be true?

Teenagers who prefer spending time outdoors are less likely to use smartphones.

More smartphone usage leads to a decline in the quality of interpersonal relationships.

Teenagers who spend a lot of time on smartphones do not have real-life friendships.

Those with better social connectivity prefer texting over face-to-face conversations.

Smartphones are essential for maintaining friendships when physical meetings are impossible.

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