The more time we spend on digital devices, the more bored we become, according to a Canadian study. — Photography skynesher/Getty Images/AFP Relaxnews
In a world where access to information and entertainment is easier than ever, it seems paradoxical that boredom is on the rise. Yet a study by researchers at the University of Toronto reveals a disturbing trend: the more time we spend on our digital devices, the more bored we become.
Young people are more bored than their predecessors – a fact recognised in numerous studies and supported by a paper titled "People are increasingly bored in our digital age." This is a worrying trend, since chronic boredom can impair well-being, learning and behaviour. And one of the main culprits is too much use of digital devices, particularly smartphones.
