Social media platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram are most popular among students who spend several hours a day online
Many second-level students worry that overuse of smartphones and social media is ruining their ability to focus on study or prepare for exams, according to a new survey. The online poll of 1,065 students, conducted earlier this month, found that 83 per cent of respondents worry that they use their smartphones too much, while 54 per cent said apps such as TikTok and Instagram had seriously impacted their concentration or ability to study.