The Facts on Television Usage

Just How Much TV Do Americans Adults and Kids Watch, and What Effect is it Having on Life in the U.S.?

Television usage is on the rise in households across the United States, and the trend towards watching television in ever-increasing amounts shows no signs of stopping. However, just how much time do Americans spend watching television? What kind of images are children seeing on tv, and are their parents happy about it? Is watching television taking a bite out of our lives, or making them better? These television usage facts, and statistics on tv watching in the United States, will shed some light on these questions. If you’re curious about the effect that watching television has on individual Americans, and on the United States as a whole, read on to learn the facts about television usage. In this article, you’ll learn about the television usage habits of the average American individual, how much time kids spend watching television (and what they’re seeing), and what Americans really think about the amount of television that’s in their lives.

Television Usage Of The Average American Adult

With the diverse population of the United States, and the many and varied lifestyles of its citizens, there may not really be an “average American.” However, in the world of statistics the average American is alive and well, and at any given moment, the average American is quite likely to be watching television. According to Nielsen research, the average American has television usage habits that include watching television for more than 4 hours every day. That works out to more than one full day a week (28 hours) spent watching television. If you figure that amount over a year, the average American spends the equivalent of two whole months out of every year watching television. An individual with average television usage practices who is living in the United States will spend roughly one out of every six years of his or her adult life watching television. A United States citizen with average television usage habits, and who enjoys a life span of 65 years or longer, will have spent a total of over 9 whole years in front of the tv!

Television Usage of Children In The United States