Why many young adults turn on TV or movie subtitles, according to a new poll
7 hours ago
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- Many young adults under 45 use subtitles 'often' while watching TV or movies, compared to older adults.
- Subtitles help with multitasking, noisy environments, and understanding dialogue, especially in shows with varying audio levels.
- Younger users are more likely to use subtitles due to multitasking or noisy settings, while older adults use them for hearing difficulties or understanding accents.
- Sound quality issues, like background noise and poor speaker placement, contribute to the need for subtitles.
- Actors' modern, subdued emoting styles and increased sound effects in productions make dialogue harder to hear.
- Generational differences exist: older adults rewind missed dialogue, while younger ones rely on subtitles for convenience.