Imagine you are spending the weekend alone at home. About how long would it take for you to feel bored if you didn’t have access to a cellphone or the internet?

Imagine you are spending the weekend alone at home. About how long would it take for you to feel bored if you didn’t have access to a cellphone or the internet? Published on January 31, 2022 → Survey conducted on January 31, 2022 on 19751 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Less than 30 minutes

11%

30 minutes-2 hours

14%

2-4 hours

13%

4-8 hours

11%

8-24 hours

More than 24 hours

I wouldn’t get bored without a cellphone or the internet

28%

I don't generally have access to a cellphone or the internet on weekends

Not sure

Less than 30 minutes

11%

30 minutes-2 hours

14%

2-4 hours

13%

4-8 hours

11%

8-24 hours

More than 24 hours

I wouldn’t get bored without a cellphone or the internet

28%

I don't generally have access to a cellphone or the internet on weekends

Not sure

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