Communication Research and Practice,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(4), С. 475 - 495
Опубликована: Июль 17, 2024
This
study
explores
how
often
New
Zealanders'
deliberately
disconnect
from
the
Internet
("digital
disconnection").
Utilizing
a
nationally
representative
survey
of
1,012
participants,
research
investigates
frequency
disconnection
Internet,
motivations,
and
challenges
associated
with
disconnection.
The
also
relationship
between
these
factors
demographic
variables.
findings
reveal
that
majority
Zealanders
intentionally
Internet.
primary
motivations
for
are
to
enhance
face-to-face
interactions,
particularly
family
friends,
reduce
distractions
use.
However,
disconnecting
presents
challenges,
necessity
an
connection
accessing
certain
services.
uncovers
significant
correlations
age
gender
disconnecting.
provides
crucial
first
step
in
understanding
digital
Aotearoa,
laying
foundation
future
studies
on
individuals
balance
their
online
offline
lives.
Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025
Abstract
Background
Interventions
targeting
social
media
use
show
mixed
results
in
improving
well‐being
outcomes,
particularly
for
persons
with
problematic
forms
of
smartphone
use.
This
study
assesses
the
effectiveness
an
intervention
app
enhancing
outcomes
and
moderating
role
persons'
perceptions
about
(PSU).
Methods
In
a
randomized
controlled
trial,
N
=
70
participants,
allocated
to
(
n
35)
or
control
condition
35),
completed
weekly
online
surveys
at
baseline,
post‐intervention,
follow‐up.
Participants
from
received
personalized
full‐screen
nudges
reduce
their
secondary
analysis
focuses
on
repeatedly
assessed
well‐being,
positive
affect,
negative
perceived
stress.
Linear
models
were
computed.
Results
No
significant
time
x
group
effects
found,
but
participants
reported
higher
lower
affect
stress
levels
Only
one
moderation
was
indicating
that
reporting
PSU
benefited
more
reducing
Conclusions
The
partly
effective
beneficial
among
users
PSU,
highlighting
need
tailor
interventions.
Present
findings
be
replicated
by
future
research
using
larger
sample
size.
Media Culture & Society,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
Digital
disconnection
is
increasingly
sparking
widespread
debate
and
action,
with
social
media
age
restrictions
phone
bans
being
enacted
around
the
world.
As
more
people
are
required
or
encouraged
to
disconnect
from
Internet,
this
commentary
argues
for
inclusive
practical
strategies,
particularly
those
Attention
Deficit
Hyperactivity
Disorder
(ADHD).
ADHD
highlights
complexities
of
digital
disconnection,
as
individuals
neurodivergent
condition
often
seen
intended
beneficiaries
detox
retreats,
interventions,
emerging
public
policies
such
high
school
bans.
This
seeks
facilitate
dialog
among
scholars,
offering
a
starting
point
researchers
interested
in
screen
time,
disability,
neurodivergence,
inclusion.
By
examining
contrasting
theoretical
perspectives,
paper
aims
broaden
understanding
considering
diverse
relationships
technology
socio-cultural
contexts
use
productivity.
Advances in human and social aspects of technology book series,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 179 - 210
Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2025
Social
media
addiction
is
a
condition
that
continues
to
demand
immediate
attention,
interworking
with
various
social
and
cultural
factors.
With
design
decisions
such
as
infinite
scrolling
algorithmic
content
keep
users
engaged
longer,
the
influence
of
tech
companies
cannot
be
understated.
norms,
desire
continually
connected
their
cohort,
certainly
push
people
into
compulsive
behaviors.
There's
distinction
across
generations,
especially
respect
Millennials
Gen
Z,
who
are
digital
natives
know
through
scope
communication
socialization.
That's
why
one
should
take
multi-pronged
approach
involving
school-based
education
about
literacy
enhance
awareness
toward
addiction,
along
campaigning
will
spread
in
possible
risks
parental
monitoring
inspires
better
habits
children.
These
would
give
society
an
opportunity
strike
symbiotic
relation
technology
combat
addiction.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
22(5), С. 753 - 753
Опубликована: Май 10, 2025
Excessive
use
of
the
Internet
and
digital
devices
has
become
a
growing
public
health
concern,
contributing
to
mental
issues,
sedentary
lifestyles,
decreased
well-being.
Despite
increasing
prevalence
overuse,
there
is
no
consensus
on
effective
interventions
mitigate
its
impact.
This
article
aimed
provide
an
updated
perspective
current
research
into
problematic
Internet,
explore
potential
physical
exercise
as
key
strategy
in
prevention
treatment
programs
at
reducing
such
use.
Based
two
previous
objectives,
this
study
also
author-informed
recommendations
for
detox
interventions,
supporting
inclusion
regular
exercise,
particularly
outdoor
natural
environments,
central
component
programs.
Thirteen
be
included
core
parts
are
suggested:
(a)
type
selected
according
participant's
motivations,
(b)
intensity
volume
adapted
characteristics,
(c)
avoidance
during
(d)
duration
≥12
weeks
≥3
days/week,
(e)
integration
other
activities
more
active
lifestyle,
(f)
enhancement
main
goal,
(g)
collaborative
competitive
sports,
(h)
awareness
improvements
through
feedback
information,
(i)
mindful
activities,
(j)
especially
(k)
conducted
by
multidisciplinary
teams,
(l)
assessments
using
validated
tests
scales,
(m)
evaluation
long-term
effects.
In
summary,
supports
offering
intervention
designs
enhancing
overall
well-being
individuals
who
have
developed
maladaptive
patterns
device
International Marketing Review,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
42(7), С. 1 - 46
Опубликована: Май 20, 2025
Purpose
The
research
article
aims
to
delineate
and
place
into
context
consumer
resistance
within
the
realm
of
global
culture
(GCC).
It
delves
exploring
its
fundamental
forms,
establishing
a
conceptual
foundation
outlining
implications
for
future
inquiry.
Design/methodology/approach
adopts
comprehensive
outlook
by
amalgamating
existing
insights
from
systematic
analysis
110
articles
spanning
diverse
fields
like
sociology,
psychology,
marketing
economics.
devises
an
innovative
framework
that
encapsulates
varying
manifestations
based
on
intensity
target,
while
proposing
integrative
antecedents-decisions-outcomes
(ADO)
model
elucidate
stimuli,
forms
repercussions
GCC
landscape.
Findings
categorizes
delineates
different
dispositions
underpin
resistance,
showcasing
spectrum
at
micro,
meso
macro
levels
distinguishing
between
passive
active
behaviors.
ADO
uncovers
identity-based,
culture-based
socio-economic
motivations
as
pivotal
triggers
various
actions
decisions,
multifaceted
outcomes
influence
consumers,
brands,
businesses,
markets
itself.
Additionally,
study
acknowledges
notable
gaps
sets
forth
agenda
exploration.
Originality/value
This
offers
distinctive
theoretical
contribution
furnishing
exhaustive
unified
comprehending
GCC.
establishes
connections
disciplinary
perspectives,
introduces
crucial
new
conceptualizations
roadmap
enhance
comprehension
this
increasingly
salient
phenomenon
in
domain
international
marketing.
