Results of the Survey

 Survey Report: Social Media Use and Sleep Habits

    This report presents the results of a survey we conducted regarding social media usage and sleep habits. The goal of this survey was to better understand how these factors affect young people’s daily lives and well-being.


1. Basic Information of Respondents

    To begin with, we collected basic demographic information such as age, gender, and nationality. Most respondents were around 19 to 20 years old, approximately the same age as the members of our group. In terms of gender, the distribution was nearly equal, with slightly more female participants. As for nationality, the majority of respondents were Japanese, with a few participants identifying as Chinese or Russian. All respondents currently reside in Japan.


2. Social Media Habits and Addiction

    We then asked a series of questions related to social media usage and addiction. In response to the question “How much time do you spend on social media every day?”, the most common answer was 5 to 7 hours (40.7% of respondents), followed by 2 to 4 hours, and then 8 to 10 hours.

    When asked about the types of content they consumed, many participants mentioned platforms like Instagram and Twitter, as well as short video content such as TikTok and Instagram Reels. In response to the question “Are there times when you feel like you can't stop scrolling?”, the majority answered “yes,” indicating that compulsive social media use is a common experience among participants.


3. Self-Control and Notifications


    Interestingly, when asked “Can you go a full day without using social media?”, more participants than expected answered “yes.” This may suggest an awareness of the need for digital detox or a degree of self-control in managing their screen time. However, nearly 89% of respondents also reported that social media notifications disrupt their concentration. This indicates that even if users believe they can manage their usage, social media still negatively impacts their ability to focus.


4. Causes of Addiction and Emotional Effects

    Regarding the question “Why do you think social media is so addictive?”, the most common answer was that the content is simply entertaining. Other reasons included easy access to interesting information and the fear of missing out on events or livestreams.

    In response to the question “Have you ever deleted an app because you felt it was too distracting?”, most respondents answered "yes". On the other hand, when asked “Have you ever felt lonely or isolated after using social media?”, the majority answered “no,” though a small number did respond “yes.” These responses suggest that while most people do not report emotional distress, a minority may experience negative feelings related to social media use.


5. Sleep Habits and Deprivation

    The next section focused on sleep habits and sleep deprivation. We asked respondents about their ideal amount of sleep and whether they were achieving it. The most commonly reported ideal duration was 8 hours, followed by 7 hours and 10 hours. However, over half of the respondents reported that they were not getting their ideal amount of sleep. This gap between ideal and actual sleep duration highlights the importance of examining daily habits and promoting better sleep management.


6. Causes of Sleep Deprivation

    We also asked whether respondents had a habit of checking social media before bed. Approximately 80% answered “yes.” In response to the question “What do you think is the biggest reason for your lack of sleep?”, common answers included academic assignments, part-time jobs, and smartphone use. This suggests that sleep deprivation results from a combination of academic, professional, and technological factors. Additionally, when asked “Do you ever sacrifice sleep to complete work or study?”, the majority answered “yes.”


7. Conclusion

    Overall, the results of our survey indicate that both social media addiction and sleep deprivation are serious issues that need to be addressed, particularly among young people. These findings highlight the importance of raising awareness and encouraging the development of healthier digital and sleep habits.


(Mao)

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  1. Emika2025年7月24日 1:50

    I think your topic is very important because social media and sleep habits really affect our daily life, especially for students. I was surprised that many people use social media for 5 to 7 hours a day,that’s a lot of time! Also, it was interesting that most people said they check their phones before bed, which can cause sleep problems. You explained the connection between addiction and sleep very well. For future research, you could also ask about how people feel when they try to stop using social media. Do they feel more relaxed or more stressed?

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  2. Watalun2025年8月2日 7:00

    I was quite surprised about the results on the survey of “ Can you go a full day without using social media?” and about 60 percent of respondents said “yes” . In my opinion, it depends on the situation because for example, if you are on an exam week or your finals are coming up, mainly students tend to delete social media applications or try not to open those apps. In that case, people can easily go a full day without using social media. However, if you are on a vacation or if you feel bored, people might use their social media and scroll down until they get sleepy or feel depressed or get tired. Nevertheless, the topic of how social media connects sleep deprivation was intriguing and I think I need to reconsider my usage of social media in order to get enough sleep. (Rina)

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