Mission of the project
The mission of the research is to develop a culturally sensitive, evidence-based digital well-being measure that helps university students maintain a healthy and balanced relationship with technology, fostering their overall mental health and academic success in diverse educational contexts.
In recent years the growing technology used across all age groups consequently leads to the rise in screen time among children, students, professionals, and old adults. This in turn is highly affecting daily routines, relationships and mental health of users. The effects of this influence may be both positive (e.g. peer support groups sharing the same experiences) and negative (e.g. leading a person from the overuse of technology to addiction and depression).
The increased popularity of online Higher education programs brings with it the necessity to navigate constant connectivity, screen time, and online engagement. This makes university students particularly vulnerable to digital stress due to academic demands in technology-driven learning.
Is it possible to have a harmonious relationship with technology? How to find the delicate balance between connectivity and disconnection? How do cultural lenses shape the technology use and digital engagement? These questions are connected with the concept of digital wellbeing and a culturally adaptive measure to assess it. And we invite you to join our journey in the exploration of the concept of digital wellbeing!
