People can go more than a month without having a meaningful conversation with someone new because of how long they spent wearing headphones, research suggests. A study by audio firm Jabra found that UK headphone users wore them for on average 58 minutes a day, with 38pc keeping them on to actively avoid talking to others. In response, Jabra has called on people to step away from their headphones for one day to reconnect with others. The study has sparked concerns over loneliness and a lack of social interaction, particularly in the wake of lockdown restrictions during the pandemic. “For many of us, wearing headphones is part of everyday life, whether for work calls or entertainment such as listening to music when we’re on the move,” he said.

Source: Irish Independent August 08, 2021 23:03 UTC