People are getting less sleep due to excessive use of technology in bed. Connectivity through mobile devices accounts for 90% of internet usage, allowing people to browse on their phones late into the night instead of sleeping. Banning mobile devices from the bedroom is proposed to help disturb this trend and allow for better sleep, though some may resist due to dependency on phones for alarms or connectivity. If followed, this could result in less media usage at bedtime and more time spent sleeping.

1. Sleep Depravation
Caused by Connectivity
What can be done about technology’s
impact on sleep?

2. The Issue
The issue is that so many people are not getting
enough sleep due to the tech devices that are so
prevalent in today’s society.

3. Information
“Connectivity via mobile devices accounts for 90%
of overall internet usage” -Mashable.com
The availability and mobility of these devices is
interfering with sleep patterns because users can
take their mobile device with them to the
bedroom.

4. The Reality
So many allow a tablet, mobile phone, or laptop
into their sleeping area. The connectivity allows
users to read or browse, without being
cognizant of the time spent using the device.
A growing number of people sleep with a phone
or other device, within arms reach, throughout
the night.

5. The Remedy
The best way to disturb this trend is to simply
banish mobile devices from the sleeping
environment.

6. Implementation
While this initiative will not be well received, it is
a proactive way to allow for better sleep.
The rebuttal will most likely have something to do
with the alarm clock or the craving for
connectivity.

7. Results
If this initiative is promoted and followed, the
result will be less time spent on media usage
and more time spent sleeping.