People exercising less and watching more TV than in first lockdown

Conversely, a fifth (19%) of people report watching television, streaming films and gaming, more than in the first lockdown, with 13% doing these activities less. In addition a third (34%) say they are working more; in particular those aged 18 to 29  report spending more time working (45% vs 21% of adults over 60) and are compensating with less time watching television (28% of younger adults reporting a decrease vs 6% of older adults). People are also engaging less with hobbies than they were in the first lockdown, with over a third (36%) reporting reduced involvement with arts and crafts and 30% saying they are less engaged with other hobbies, such as gardening and DIY. Conversely just 11% and 9% reported doing these activities more. Volunteering has also decreased, with 36% spending less time volunteering and just 13% increasing their volunteering during the current lockdown. These behavioural differences to the first lockdown have occurred alongside worsening mental health. Happiness levels have decreased during the current lockdown, reaching lower levels than during April 2020.