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October 12, 2025

Digital dependency and its consequences for human well-being

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ZOZeynep OrhanUniversity of North Texas

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Implication

Observational analysis reveals negative mental health effects from smartphone and social media use among youth, suggesting the need for policy collaboration.

Key Points

  • Frequent smartphone and social media use leads to adverse effects like concentration issues and sleep disruption.
  • Research identifies conditions such as digital dementia, which impacts brain function and emotional health.
  • Setting limits on device use and encouraging outdoor activities may improve mental well-being.
  • Collective action from all stakeholders is crucial to establish guidelines that promote healthier digital habits.

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Zeynep Orhan (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ebc91af2c3e4d8d926e490https://doi.org/10.55670/fpll.fdtai.1.2.1
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