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Couples would rather watch a TV series than have a night full of passion
- According to a recent scientific study, people would rather spend the evening watching TV series than spending a night full of passion
- While the research looked at data usage in general, it's easy to blame platforms like Netflix, one of the most popular streaming services of late.
- One worrying aspect of the research is the fact that many people no longer watch TV series together
- The research required some participants to keep a diary to monitor their activities on the web
- It turns out that the busiest time for internet use currently is between 10pm and 11pm, a time period that was once reserved for intimate relationships.
According to a new scientific study, it certainly seems so People prefer TV series to intimate relationships. While the research has looked at data use in general, it's easy to blame platforms like Netflixone of the services flow More popular recently.
The troubling aspect of the research is the fact that it does Many people no longer watch TV series together. According to the reports of some study participants, the tendency to watch television programs on… Mobile devicesAbove all Wave. One participant observed how to use the tablet “Revolutionizes the way you watch TV series in bed” While another reported that he watches some programs alone on a tablet in bed, after watching something with his family in the living room, “It helps you sleep“.
Research published in the magazine Energy research and social sciences It was conducted by a team of expertsLancaster Universityasking some participants to hold a goddess memoirs To monitor your activities on the web. It turns out The current busiest time to use the internet is between 10pm and 11pmThis is a period of time that in past ages was reserved for intimacy.
Results
The study analyzed evidence from approx 400 devices To prove that peak electricity consumption is now more intense than in the past, thanks to the popularity of services such as Netflix, YouTube and others. Insofar as this movement is associated with watching films or shows, and not short videos on YouTube, it indicates this Mobile devices are used to extend “TV watching” hours“Maybe after turning off the main TV.”We read in the study.
It's about a Growing fashion Which Worries Social scientists, as more research reveals the extent of our dependence on technology Disrupting our ability to communicate with other humans. A recent study found that “phubbing“—the act of ignoring someone while browsing your smartphone—can happen Devastating effects On relationships with others.
Another recent study found so 39% of adults between the ages of 18 and 29 admit to being online “Almost continuous”. Not surprisingly, recent research has found that people between the ages of 18 and 22 do as well The loneliest social group in Americaa person who feels increasingly disconnected from his peers.
This study is of particular concern in light of some of its 2016 findings regarding… Decrease in sexual activity In our society by a statistician from the University of Cambridge, David Spiegelhalter. According to Spiegelhalter, in 1990 couples had an average of Approximately 5 sexual relations per monthBut now I'm alone threewhich represents A A 40% decline in less than twenty years. “At this rate, couples won't have sex at all by 2030, because people are bringing iPads into bed.”“, commented Spiegelhalter.
A very bad habit
“People are making less love. Sexually active couples aged 16 to 64 averaged five intercourses a month in 1990, then four in 2000 and three in 2010. This is a very worrying trend.”Spiegelhalter said Telegraph.
Previously, researchers had already noticed that the trend towards taking pills during sleep was beginning to affect intimate relationships, but Spiegelhalter said so The sharp decline may be due to a rise “Group communication” It is embodied in streaming services, social media, and technology that is increasingly embedded in everyday life He makes sure people never get bored.
“The point is this Tremendous connection, and the constant checking of our smartphones compared to a few years ago, when the TV turned off at 10:30 pm and there was nothing else to do. As a result, you are now constantly surrounded by numerous entertainment tools People have fewer intimate relationships“.
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In addition to Killing our intimate lifeResearch has shown this Watching TV before bed disrupts our sleep cycleAnd this is one more reason for that reflects On a similar phenomenon, knowing that the correct habits for healthy sleep require turning off all technologies at least an hour before going to bed.
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