| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| To avoid wasting time | 48% |
| To relax | 41% |
| To recharge | 31% |
| To improve my mental health | 29% |
| To improve sleep | 28% |
| To focus on relationships face-to-face | 27% |
| To control or break the habit | 24% |
| To improve productivity | 24% |
| To be more efficient | 18% |
| To improve concentration | 18% |
| To avoid people | 17% |
| To feel more creative | 8% |
| Other | 3% |
| None of the above | 6% |
| Don't know | 2% |
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Release date
July 2023
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Region
Canada
Survey time period
March 2023
Number of respondents
1,227 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
respondents who sometimes/often unplug from the internet
Method of interview
Online panel
Supplementary notes
The original question was phrased by the source as follows: "What are the main reasons that you sometimes or often ‘unplug’ from the internet?"
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