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Not to bash Gen Y but a recent online survey measuring how responsible (or not) people are when it comes to their tech devices found Millennials to be “America’s most irresponsible people,” according to insurance provider Protect Your Bubble, organizer of the survey.

The survey, completed by more than 900 Americans in September and October, was presented as a quiz designed to raise awareness about how consumer’ behaviors affect belongings and things that matter most to them. Participants were asked to select a persona that they most identify with help the insurance company determine “which persona is the most careless.”

The key finding: People do not always make the best decisions when it comes to using their electronics and devices, home appliances, or when they travel.

Nearly two-thirds of participants received a score that put them on “the irresponsible side of life.” Millennials led the pack, accounting for 35 percent of this group, followed by Wanderlusters (people who travel frequently for leisure), and tech-savvy Computer Gurus.

The survey found 89.5 percent of Millennials bring their phones with them when they go to the bathroom, while 92 percent admitted that their own klutziness is to blame for accidents that happen to them.

At the other end of the spectrum, Baby Boomers were found to be the most responsible group, with Retirees and Business Travelers not far behind. (See the infographic below for a visual summary of survey results.) The top five most irresponsible personas:
1. Millennial
2. Wanderlust
3. Computer Guru
4. Rural Dweller
5. Everyday Parent

For a list of consumer tips on caring for electronics devices, visit us.protectyourbubble.com.