Digital technology dominates Swiss free time

Digital technology takes over, but reading and sport remain essential Keystone-SDA

Digital technology has taken over leisure activities in French-speaking Switzerland, especially among young people, according to a study. However, reading, sport and cultural outings remain central, with practices varying according to age.

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Digital technology has become the norm for the majority of the population. Online films and series, streaming music and social networking are all in demand, particularly among 15- to 24-year-olds, according to the study, based on a survey of 1,000 people across French-speaking Switzerland and recently published by the Observatoire romand de la culture (ORC).

Most of these activities are carried out at home, but around a quarter of people also consume them on the move.

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Book reading, on the other hand, crosses generations. While books are still read by people of all ages, older people read more often: 35% of those aged 65 and over read “very often”, compared with just 10% of those aged 15-24.

Translated from French by DeepL/ts

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