3 out of 4 Americans Struggle to Focus–What to Do About It

New research of 1,000 adults shows why Americans’ attention spans are collapsing.
3 out of 4 Americans Struggle to Focus–What to Do About It
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Twenty years ago, people could stay focused on a computer task for 2.5 minutes. Now? Just 47 seconds. That’s a 69 percent drop in focus.
A new national survey of 1,000 people, conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in May 2025, found that three in four U.S. adults report struggling to focus.
Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.