The demographics of digital disconnection: prevalence, motives and barriers to disconnecting from the Internet in Aotearoa New Zealand DOI Creative Commons
Alex Beattie, John R. Kerr, Karaitiana Taiuru

и другие.

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.

Язык: Английский

Effects of an intervention targeting social media app use on well‐being outcomes: A randomized controlled trial DOI Creative Commons
Lina Christin Brockmeier, Lea Mertens, Christina Roitzheim

и другие.

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.

Язык: Английский

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Planning a Digital Detox: Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Smartphone Usage Time DOI Creative Commons
Lina Christin Brockmeier, Jan Keller, Tilman Dingler

и другие.

Computers in Human Behavior, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 108624 - 108624

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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A randomised pilot trial for bedtime procrastination: Examining the efficacy and feasibility of the Reducing Evening Screen Time online intervention (REST-O). DOI Creative Commons
Vanessa M. Hill, Sally A. Ferguson, Amanda L. Rebar

и другие.

Sleep Medicine, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 129, С. 306 - 315

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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ADHD and digital disconnection: Exploring inclusive and practical approaches DOI Creative Commons
Alex Beattie

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.

Язык: Английский

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Deconstructing screen time: The connections between digital use, dissatisfaction, and disconnection DOI Creative Commons
Malene Hornstrup Jespersen, Kristoffer Albris, Helene Willadsen

и другие.

Computers in Human Behavior Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 100655 - 100655

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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The Digital Dilemma DOI

Saptarshi Kumar Sarkar,

Piyal Roy, Amitava Podder

и другие.

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.

Язык: Английский

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What (missing) the smartphone means: Implications of the medium’s portable, personal, and prosthetic aspects in the deprivation experience of teenagers DOI Creative Commons
Hananel Rosenberg, Menahem Blondheim

The Information Society, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 17

Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Recommendations for Physical Exercise as a Strategy to Reduce Problematic Use of the Internet and Digital Devices: A Perspective DOI Open Access

Christel García-Ortiz,

Miriam Lorenzo-González,

Javier Fernández-Sánchez

и другие.

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

Язык: Английский

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Conceptualizing consumer resistance in global consumer culture: framework and research agenda DOI Creative Commons
Agnieszka Małecka, Gregor Pfajfar

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.

Язык: Английский

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The effect of digital detox through digital minimalism using the MinimalistPhone app on the behavior of young users and their emotional experience DOI Creative Commons
Milica Schraggeová,

Daniel Bisaha

Computers in Human Behavior Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 18, С. 100699 - 100699

Опубликована: Май 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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