Americans spend more time with computer than spouse

[derekkj 0]

Not that any of us would be surprised by this...

Study: Americans spend more time with computer than spouse

By Demetria Gallegos

Denver Post Staff Witer

Article Last Updated: 01/24/2007 09:27:34 AM MST

A new study indicates that most people spend more time with technology than they do with their family.

The survey found 65 percent of respondents spent more time with a computer than with their spouse or significant other.

The survey was conducted by Kelton Research, an independent firm, and commissioned by support.com, a site that offers tech support.

More than 80 percent of those polled said they were more dependent on their computer than they were three years ago.

Among other findings of the "Cyber Stress" study:

- The average consumer has experienced computer troubles eight times - about every four months - over the last three years.

- The average American is wasting 12 hours per month - the equivalent of half a weekend - due to problems with their home computer.

- A majority of Americans (52%) describe their most recent experience with a computer problem as one of anger, sadness or alienation.

The survey was conducted in December and January, involving 1001 participants nationwide, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1%, at a 95% confidence level.

[maggieNomar 0]

Well I would spend less time on the computer if they stop keeping us separated by 4000+ miles!!!

[midicat 0]

Haha. I read that and said to my fiance "Does it count if you use your computer 99% of the time to speak to your significant other?"

Edited January 25, 2007 by midicat

[almaty 19]

google is your friend

[riblet 0]

It's not clear whether this includes work time... if so, it's not surprising.

And these people seriously need some new computers!

The average American is wasting 12 hours per month - the equivalent of half a weekend - due to problems with their home computer.

[EBONY_SEAN 1]

WELL IF IMMIGRATION WOULD START ANSWERING THE PHONES OR STOP BEING SO RUDE THEN WE WOULD SPEND MORE TIME ON THE PHONE.

It's not clear whether this includes work time... if so, it's not surprising.

And these people seriously need some new computers!

The average American is wasting 12 hours per month - the equivalent of half a weekend - due to problems with their home computer.

[sereia 0]

i cannot imagine being online as much as i am once my fiance gets here...... *sigh* if i am, then there's a problem! haha

[Henia 11]

I am pretty sure everyone least mostly everyone here on VJ will not be on the computer once reunited with their SO.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Does this mean I should log off?

[Niels Bohr 72]

Well I would spend less time on the computer if they stop keeping us separated by 4000+ miles!!!

I agree.

[Teacher Mark 53]

Well I would spend less time on the computer if they stop keeping us separated by 4000+ miles!!!

No %^$&. That is the first thing I thought. I don't care if I ever see a computer again once this is over. I'll still need to use one though. How could I deprive all of the future VJ members of my witty humor?

In addition to that I think that all conversations between spouses should be in a chat format. I have returned to old conversations many times to verify what Thuy said! It's a matter of record, so to speak.

[Dr. Obvious 49]

My husband and I sit only about 2 feet apart at our computers and we still IM each other from time to time.