escapism

/ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/
noun
  1. The activity or tendency to avoid reality by engaging in enjoyable or distracting thoughts, activities, or entertainment.
    • Some critics argue that too much escapism can prevent people from facing real problems.
    • After a long week at work, she turned to movies for a bit of escapism.
    • Reading fantasy novels is a popular form of escapism for many people.