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.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Fields of science
- 303026 Public health
- 305909 Stress research
- 102 Computer Sciences
- 102006 Computer supported cooperative work (CSCW)
- 102015 Information systems
- 102016 IT security
- 502007 E-commerce
- 502014 Innovation research
- 502030 Project management
- 509026 Digitalisation research
- 501016 Educational psychology
- 602036 Neurolinguistics
- 501030 Cognitive science
- 502032 Quality management
- 502043 Business consultancy
- 502044 Business management
- 502050 Business informatics
- 502058 Digital transformation
- 503008 E-learning
- 509004 Evaluation research
- 301407 Neurophysiology
- 301401 Brain research
JKU Focus areas
- Digital Transformation