Russia: opinion on digital detox 2020

In December 2020, less than three quarters of Russians agreed that a digital detox was necessary. To compare, the share of those supporting the idea of taking a break from the internet was three percent higher in February.

Public opinion on the need for digital detox in Russia from 2018 to 2020

Characteristic	2018	Feb 2020	Dec 2020
Necessary to take a break from the internet sometimes, limit or completely block internet access for oneself	77%	73%	70%
Necessary to always stay online	19%	24%	27%
Difficult to answer	4%	3%	3%

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Release date

December 2020

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Region

Russia

Survey time period

December 6, 2020**

Number of respondents

1,600 respondents*

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Internet users

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

The original question was worded by the source as follows: "Some people think that in the modern world, it is necessary to take a break from the internet from time to time and limit access to it for oneself. Others think that in the modern world, it is necessary to always stay online. Which statement do you agree with to a greater extent?"

* Refers to the total number of survey participants. The given question was asked only among those of them who were internet users.

** The date of the latest survey.

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