Nearly three-quarters of adults in the U.S. believe that technology has become too distracting, with Millennials (18-35) slightly above-average in their agreement, according to a recent Harris Poll.
A strong majority also agree that technology is corrupting interpersonal communications (69%) and having a negative impact on literacy (59%) with these figures highest among Baby Boomers.
However, there are positive associations with technology use, as 71% (73% of Millennials) believe it has improved the quality of their life and 51% (67% among Millennials) feel that is enhances their social life.
Indeed, more respondents believe that technology is having a positive than negative effect on various aspects of their lives, including their ability to learn new skills, their relationships with friends, their ability to live life the way they want to, and their happiness.