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Are You Addicted To Social Media? You Might Have FOMO

How often do you use your smartphone? What are the most unexpected places you use your smartphone in? You might be suffering from FOMO (Fear of Missing Out).

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This smartphone study found people using their smartphones in some unexpected places

Smartphone study found people using their smartphones in some unexpected places.

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1 in 10 Americans use their smartphones during sex

The 2013 Mobile Consumer Habits study revealed some fascinating habits of smartphone users, including that 3 in 4 Americans (72%) are within 5 feet of their device most of the time.

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But perhaps most unusual is the fact that almost 1 in 10 users of 9% of respondents, said they have even used their smartphone during sex.

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1. Do you use your smartphone in a place of worship?

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2. Do you use your phone in the shower/bath?

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3. Do you use your smartphone while driving or riding?

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4. Do you use your smartphone in the movies?

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5. Do you use your smartphone in school?

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Another study found that 56% of social media users suffer from FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

A new survey conducted by MyLife.com revealed 56% of people are afraid of missing out on events, news and important status updates if they are away from social networks.

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Social media users have been found to want their updates first thing in the morning: About 27% of participants flock to social sites as soon as they wake up.

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Here's an infographic on how people are using social media (click to enlarge):

Infographic featuring a full look at how people are using social media and managing the many platforms.

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