Resolving Discrepancy in Teenagers' Phone Usage

Hard Resolve The Paradox Resolve Contradiction

A recent study conducted on digital device usage found that 85% of teenagers claim they spend less than 3 hours a day on their phones. However, data from mobile usage apps shows that the average teenager uses their phone for over 5 hours daily. This discrepancy raises the question of how teenagers perceive their device usage in relation to reality.

Which of the following explanations best resolves the apparent contradiction in these findings?

Teenagers may underestimate their phone usage because they are often distracted while using their devices.

Many teenagers do not have access to usage tracking apps to confirm their actual phone time.

The study on device usage is flawed due to self-reporting biases among teenagers.

Some teenagers may be referring to their school-issued devices, which they use less frequently.

Teenagers only count the time when they are actively engaging with apps and ignore passive usage.

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