escapism(n = noun.act) escape - an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy; "romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life"; "his alcohol problem was a form of escapism"
is a kind of diversion, recreation
Derived form noun escapist1
escapism, n. the tendency to seek distraction and relief from reality, esp. in the arts or through fantasy.
Derivative:
escapist n. & adj.