
A survey by the Hamburg Foundation for Future Studies reveals Germans are spending less time socializing with friends, opting instead for individually planned digital activities, while physical activity and relaxation have increased.
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The Hamburg Foundation for Future Studies conducts periodic 'Leisure Monitor' surveys to track changes in leisure activities among Germans.
Germans are spending less of their free time socializing with friends and more on individually planned and digital activities, according to a survey published on Tuesday. Meeting friends remains the most important social leisure activity, but its role has weakened significantly over time. [...] Edited by: Rana Taha
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Further decline in traditional socializing in favor of digital activities among younger demographics.
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