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Browse social media or “Doomscrolling” Ranked as the most unpleasant pastime for Britons, despite being the most commonly participated in new pastimes study Claimed.
After surveying more than 2,000 people, from University of Sussex discover scroll social media is the most common leisure activity, but is also considered the least popular.
The most enjoyable pastime is listening to music, and hobbies such as reading and crafts are also popular.
this studyRobin Banerjee, the study’s lead researcher, said: “This study provides compelling evidence that an important key to psychological satisfaction and happiness may lie in using our leisure time more intentionally.”
Psychologists spoke to 2,182 people from across the UK, surveying them about 21 common leisure activities and asking them how often they participated in each activity and how much pleasure they derived from it.
Listening to music tops the list of happiest people, with an average happiness score of 6.16 (out of 7). Second on the list is playing an instrument, then reading, followed by crafting and volunteering.
Mr Banerjee said: “These findings highlight the importance of investing time in emotionally rewarding and socially enriching hobbies, providing a powerful blueprint for maximizing personal well-being.
“Equally surprising, the activity we do most often, social media scrolling, is the one that brings us the least joy, suggesting that we can experience more joy in our lives if we are guided by intrinsic motivations rather than algorithms.”
Previous research has identified the negative effects of rolling, with one study published in Journal of Computers in Human Behavior Reports Look for connections between “doomscrolls” and feelings of existential anxiety, hopelessness, distrust, and suspicion of others.
Mr Banerjee said: “At a time when debate is growing about young people’s relationship with social media, our findings highlight the importance of engaging people of all ages in activities that promote happiness, mental health and wellbeing.”
Meanwhile, the government recently announced it was considering an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s, the technology minister said. Liz Kendall Talk about overnight curfew and “Doomscrolling” The break will be considered in government consultations.
In a statement in the House of Commons, Ms Kendall said: “I can tell the House that we will move quickly to a three-month consultation on further steps to keep children safe online.
“The consultation will also include a range of other options, such as whether there should be a night-time curfew, breaks to stop overuse or doom-scrolling, how we ensure existing laws around age verification are more strictly enforced, and action to address concerns about the use of VPNs to bypass important protections.”