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relationship formation

Coverage of relationship formation in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 12 · 15:55 UTCMost recent: Jun 12 · 15:55 UTC
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  • TECHNOLOGYJun 12 · 15:55 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    Could your iPhone be to blame for America’s baby decline?

    The U.S. birth rate has declined by 22% since 2007, with a study suggesting smartphones, including the iPhone, may account for nearly half of this drop by reducing relationship formation and partnered intimacy. The National Bureau of Economic Research paper highlights factors like increased access to pornography and reduced social contact as contributing to the decline.