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Exploring Digital Media and Digital Detox among University Students
Frericks, M.G. (2024) Exploring Digital Media and Digital Detox among University Students.
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| Abstract: | Background: Digital Detox has recently gained popularity among young adults, particularly students. Due to the negative impacts of digital media, especially social media, more students intentionally decide to take a step back from digital media to improve their well-being. However, as students also rely on digital technologies for academic purposes, the motivation for a digital detox and the consequences of it are still unclear, as well as the participant’s experiences. Therefore, this study aimed to explore digital detox and digital media among university students. Methods: In semi-structured interviews, 10 students shared their experiences with digital media, social media, and digital detox. Results: Five key themes have been identified: Why students use digital media, how they feel about it, digital media’s influence on students, digital detox experiences, and behavioural and educational implications. Conclusion: The findings show mixed opinions about digital media and digital detox. Digital detox in a university setting has its benefits and drawbacks. Digital Detox offers potential benefits to cope with the negative aspects of digital media. However, considering that participants went back to their usual digital media usage and aimed for a balance, an approach is needed that fits the student’s academic and social life. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100573 |
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