We spend a lot of time on our phones, but how much of it is actually productive? According to a new survey of 2-thousand adults, people spend an average of just over an hour and a half (96 minutes) a day doomscrolling. That adds up to two days over the course of a month just consuming negative stories on the Internet.
The poll reveals that the thrill of scrolling can be even more appealing than getting frisky with a partner for some people. It turns out, one in 10 have turned down sex with their partner so they could keep scrolling instead.
- Beyond preferring to mess around on their phone more than with their significant other, doomscrolling also negatively affects productivity (46%) and creativity (28%).
- Afterwards, 28% were left feeling tired or drained, and 22% were anxious or overwhelmed.
- Nearly half (44%) admit they lose track of time when scrolling and 22% have no idea how much time they spend doing it.
- Some also multitask while doomscrolling, they do it while enjoying quality time with loved ones (49%), on the toilet (41%), at school events (13%), weddings (12%) or even a funeral (6%).
- More than half (52%) say they wish they had more hours in the day, but cutting down on scrolling could give them time for what they say matters most, like seeing family (40%), spending time in nature (36%), being creative (25%), and learning a new language (19%).
- Favorite doomscrolling topics include negative world events (32%), reality TV or celebrity drama (32%), luxury living (27%), conspiracy theories (26%) and relationship content (24%).
Source: NY Post