Ever feel like your partner's constantly glued to their phone, lost in a video game, or always planning their next solo adventure, leaving you feeling a little... invisible? You might be witnessing ...

Share on Pinterest New research explains the psychological reasons as to why running can become addictive. Image credit: A.J. Schokora/Stocksy. A new study looks at the role of escapism, a ...

So-called sludge videos have flourished on TikTok in recent months, offering viewers split-screen looks at two, and sometimes even three or four, videos at once.

Studies have also connected escapism to excessive gaming, gambling, and poor mental health. Michael Brein, a social psychologist who specializes in travel and intercultural communication, believes ...

Two Types of Escapism in Recreational Running and Their Relations to Exercise Dependence and Subjective Well-Being. Article Publication Date. 25-Jan-2023. COI Statement.

On the consumer side, part of sludge content's appeal is its escapist nature. The videos are rife with distractions. “It functions as something playful, that can take your mind off things, and ...