A worrying survey by Yougov has brought the unusual subject of internet addiction to the masses and the figures look far from healthy!
A staggering 76% of those questioned suggested that they could not survive without the internet and were regular users on a daily basis. This leaves on 24% of the UK population able to go about their daily lives without thinking about or being concerned about the internet – a very worrying state of affairs – but it gets worse!
Dr David Lewis also found out that 44% of those questioned felt anxious and stressed when they were unable to gain access to the internet, suggesting that internet use has reached epidemic proportions in the UK. Interestingly, when we hear that so many people are still scared to use the internet for their personal affairs, the survey found that 26% of those in the survey would not be able to organise their lives without access to the internet on a daily basis.
While these figures are maybe not as surprising to some who are heavily involved in the industry it does crystallise the worst fears of many. The internet is taking over our lives on a daily basis and is firmly grounded into UK culture. |
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