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12 October 2017

4340 GB adults surveyed

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A girls’ school in London has given its pupils free alarm clocks to discourage mobile phones in their bedrooms. The head‑teacher said she was concerned about the disturbed sleep and distracting effect of phones. Do you sleep with your mobile phone by your bed?

Conducted 12 October 2017

YouGov surveyed 4340 GB adults

47%
11%
35%
3%
4%
A girls’ school in London has given its pupils free alarm clocks to discourage mobile phones in their bedrooms. The head‑teacher said she was concerned about the disturbed sleep and distracting effect of phones. Do you sleep with your mobile phone by your bed?

Conducted 12 October 2017

YouGov surveyed 4340 GB adults

By:
47%
11%
35%
3%
4%

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