According to Patrick Sharkey's 'American Time Use' report, the time a US adult spends at home has quadrupled between 2004 to 2024, rising for every subset of the population and for virtually all activities. Sharkey argues that such prolonged periods at home lead to lower levels of happiness and a diminished sense of purpose. This emphasizes how essential in-person interaction is for maintaining mental wellbeing.
Bell connects the data on home time to the rise of hybrid workspaces, indicating we spend about 4-9 hours at home each day. With over half of people staying in their pyjamas, this raises concerns about how isolation might be affecting our communication skills. Many struggle to connect meaningfully while depending on screens for interaction, which can hinder effective communication.
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