Brits will spend nine years in virtual world

275x250.jpgThe average Brit will spend NINE years of their life in a virtual world, it has been claimed.


Everyday we send and average 3 hours and 45 minutes in social networks and virtual worlds like Second Life or in online games such as World of Warcraft.


That equates to over 26 hours a week, 57 days a year - or nine years over the average adult lifetime.

Researchers found we spends just over seven hours a day in front of a computer screen; at work writing emails, researching on the web and at home surfing the net in their free time.


And just think, people probably didn't tell researchers about all the time they spend watching porn.
A spokesperson for Cities XL, which commissioned the survey of 3,000 Brits, said: "Social networking sites are becoming a big part of people's lives.

"In particular workers are logging onto Twitter, Facebook and interactive sites whenever they get the opportunity.


"Our research found it's a popular way of keeping in touch with friends and family during the day, and there's been a massive surge in acceptance and interest amongst the public.



"Escaping the humdrum of everyday life is so important to many people - the openness and opportunities to use your imagination in the realms of social networking and online gaming is endless."


TIME SPENT IN A VIIRTUAL WORLD EACH DAY (MINUTES)

Twitter (updating status, following celebs) - 28 minutes

Facebook (uploading pics, writing on walls, checking profiles) - 55 minutes

Instant messaging (MSN, Google Talk) - 41 minutes

Browsing internet and social networking sites on mobile phone - 35 minutes

Playing online computer games with friends (PC, PS3, XBox, Nintendo Wii) - 43 minutes

Playing online role-playing games (Second Life, World of Warcraft,) - 24 minutes

TOTAL: 3 hours and 45 minutes

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