Spending time in nature is associated with decreased smartphone usage, study finds

New research published in Environment and Behavior explored the relationship between spending time in green spaces and smartphone use. Unlike previous studies that relied on participants’ own reports, this study used geolocation data to determine if people were in green spaces. The findings showed that those who spend more time in green spaces tend to use their smartphones less. Using smartphones excessively has been linked to negative outcomes like shorter attention spans, impaired thinking, and reduced well-being. That’s why there’s growing interest in understanding what influences smartphon...