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Russian TV Viewers Report Less Anxiety Than Online News Readers, Survey Finds

Russians who primarily get their news from television report lower levels of anxiety than those who follow news online, according to a survey by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM).

The poll found that 32% of people who consume news online said they experience anxiety, compared with just 15% of those who mainly watch television.

The survey identifies a correlation between media habits and self-reported emotional well-being, but it does not establish that television itself causes people to feel happier. Factors such as age, lifestyle and the type of news consumed may also influence the results.

Source: VTsIOM