Digital Detox Research: An Analysis of Applied Methods and Implications for Future Studies

Activity: Talk or presentationOral presentation

Description

The development and increasing use of technology worldwide can lead to potential negative consequences for individuals' well-being and productivity. To counteract negative consequences, both scientific research and practice have shown increasing interest in digital detox research, a rising phenomenon of abstinence and temporary or complete disengagement from digital technologies. To lay a foundation for future research, we conducted a systemic literature review with a focus on the methodological aspects of the existing empirical digital detox studies. Our literature search process revealed a total of 65 studies. Our analyses of this literature basis revealed five different research fields (communication, education, tourism, well-being and health, work environment), and we analyzed the empirical studies in these fields regarding applied research approach, research method, and sample size. This review provides methodological insights to advance the scientific inquiry on digital detox research, a relatively nascent, yet increasingly relevant research topic.
Period21 Sept 2023
Event title18th International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik
Event typeConference
LocationHeinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum, GermanyShow on map
Degree of RecognitionInternational