Routine activities when feeling stressed U.S. 2018| Statista

This statistic shows the percentage of adults in the U.S. who engaged in routine activities more often when facing a challenge or stress as of 2018. It was found that 51 percent of adults stated they prayed in private more often when they faced a challenge or problem that made them feel stressed, anxious or sad/depressed.

Percentage of adults in the U.S. who engaged in routine activities more often when facing a challenge or stressful event as of 2018

Characteristic	Percentage of respondents
Pray in private	51%
Private meditation	42%
Play online games 2 hrs+	24%
Walk or exercise	24%
Surf the internet	24%
Watch TV 2 hrs+	23%
Exercise/play sports	22%
Attend religious services	19%
Recreational shopping	18%
Music or singing	17%

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Release date

October 2018

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Region

United States

Survey time period

May 15 to June 1, 2018

Number of respondents

2,287 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: Do you engage in this activity more, less, or the same as always when facing challenges or problems in your life that you may consider to be stressful, anxiety-producing, or cause you to be sad/depressed? (among those who engage at least once per year)
Activities engaged in by fewer than 200 respondents are excluded from this list.

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