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

Nina Hager (), Fabian J. Stangl () and René Riedl ()
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Nina Hager: University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Fabian J. Stangl: University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
René Riedl: University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria

A chapter in Conceptualizing Digital Responsibility for the Information Age, 2025, pp 359-380 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract 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.

Keywords: Digital Detox; Digital Detox Research Designs; Empirical Digital Detox Studies; Methodological Review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-80119-8_23

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