Socializing On Mobile Phones

Let’s face the facts: social media has become very important in today’s world. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn…so many sites, and only 24 hours in a day. Our generation spends a LOT of time socializing on the web these days.

Personally, I’m quite aware that I spend many hours a day on Facebook, for example. This is not continuous use, though. I have a Facebook tab open while doing homework, or artwork. But it’s always there. In the background, calling. I will take breaks in my homework quite frequently to just sneak a peek at any new status updates or event invitations. It’s undeniable–social media had infiltrated my life. I can access it nearly anywhere, at any time. I can use my MacBook, or even my iPod Touch at hotspots. I’m constanly ‘plugged in’ even without a smart phone.

But what about those among us who have access to social media on their phones? A recent article from Ragan’s PR Daily states that according to Inforgraphic, Americans Spend 2.7 Hours Daily Socializing on Mobile Phones.

I actually find that number kind of low, but I guess it does make sense; we’re not constantly staring at out Facebook pages. We only check them briefly from time to time. The article provided an amazing visual to help explain:  photo.

What do you think? Does this number seem high or low to you? Or just right?