We have a very interesting situation at hand. A study by Maryland University puts forth that unhappy people watch more TV. Then there is another survey that reports people find it difficult to switch from analog to digital TV, and so they end up watching TV more to relish the last few days of their favourite pass time. The world is definitely coming to an end on February 2009 for the many TV lovers in the US.
The researchers also found that people who read and socialize well are happier than those romancing the idiot box. Sociologist John Robinson is of the opinion that TV does not satisfy the need for social involvement in people. In fact, a newspaper will offer a better alternative.
But at the same time, TV viewing has come across as passive and is expected to be an escape route especially in the times of the global economic slowdown. This is so because more and more people would like to save money and save the embarassment of letting other folks know their financial status, so there will be even less socializing.
Quite a tricky spot to be in. A thing that offers short-term respite is nothing short of addiction. The choice is yours!
