News In Brief: Four Out Of Five Young People Use Subtitles To Watch Television

Young people are almost four times more likely than older viewers to watch TV shows with subtitles, despite having
fewer hearing problems, according to research by a captioning charity.

Four out of five viewers aged 18-25 said they use subtitles all or part of the time, Stagetext’s figures said.

Originally intended to help those with hearing problems, subtitles have become an essential aid for following a show for many people – especially if other distractions and devices are competing for their attention.

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