Psychology says people who start the TV while having a meal but can't decide what to watch are not looking for entertainment, they want comfort and familiarity

Psychology suggests that people are rarely just struggling to pick a television show. More often, they are trying to decompress after navigating a mentally exhausting world. The endless scrolling is often less about finding something to watch and more about searching for a moment of comfort, calm, and mental relief.

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