Digital addiction is a broad term for unhealthy behaviors related to spending too much time on the internet, in particular when a person cannot stop these behaviors despite experiencing negative ...

A recent survey conducted to assess digital usage patterns among Baby Boomers indicates that digital addiction may be on the rise for older adults – not just kids. The survey was conducted by ...

A new tool will make it easier for clinicians and researchers to measure digital media addiction as new technologies emerge. The rapidly evolving nature of digital media presents a challenge for those ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the 2024 fall semester underway, school districts across the country are testing out smartphone-free classrooms to combat digital addiction and keep students on task. Digital ...

Behind endless scrolling may lie deeper emotional blind spots and attention struggles, as new research uncovers why some young adults are more vulnerable to short-form video overuse. Study: From ...

As social media, online gambling, digital platforms, and smartphones become increasingly embedded in daily life, concerns regarding the effects of hyperconnectivity on mental health are growing. A ...

RUESSELSHEIM, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Children play video games on smartphones while attending a public event on September 22, 2012 in Ruesselsheim, Germany. Smartphones, with their access to social ...

A video intended to be watched briefly before sleep extends until dawn. Though vowing to abstain from alcohol, one succumbs to the temptation of “just one drink.” Even after resolving to diet, one ...

Viral video shows villagers smashing smartphones with bricks and stones sparking curiosity and debate across social media.