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Doomscrolling Before Bed: 38% of Adults Suffer Sleep Loss

2/26/2026

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A survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) finds 38% of U.S. adults experience worsened sleep due to doomscrolling before bed.
The survey finds 50% of adults use screens in bed daily, especially ages 25–44.
Only 14% avoid devices for news at night.
The study involved 2,007 adults with a 2 percentage-point margin of error.
The AASM warns poor sleep can lead to serious health issues over time.

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A survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) finds 38% of U.S. adults experience worsened sleep due to doomscrolling before bed.
The survey finds 50% of adults use screens in bed daily, especially ages 25–44.
Only 14% avoid devices for news at night.
The study involved 2,007 adults with a 2 percentage-point margin of error.
The AASM warns poor sleep can lead to serious health issues over time.