SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — It seems as if baby boomers have taken a page out of Gen Z’s handbook after a recent survey revealed that people in their 60s exhibit signs of digital addiction.

AddictionResource.net conducted a survey with 2,000 participants aged 59 to 77. The results revealed that 50 percent of respondents admitted to spending over three hours a day on their smartphones, while 20 percent reported using their devices for more than five hours daily.

The survey indicated that 40% of participants felt anxious or uncomfortable when separated from their digital devices. Many found it challenging to break their habits. Among those surveyed, 50% admitted they had not made any attempts to reduce their screen time, while 30% reported that they had tried but were unsuccessful.

The survey also noted that digital addiction is not just indicated by screen time but by how the device interferes with the user’s daily activities, responsibilities, and well-being.

Experts recommend limiting screen time to less than two hours per day, with the exception of work-related tasks.