Dilinika, J.M.S and Kong, Elaine and Nie, Xuan and Huang, Kuo-Ting
(2025)
Predicting Perceived Lasting Benefits and Future Digital Detox Willingness from a Mood Management Perspective.
Proceedings of the ALISE Annual Conference.
Abstract
This study investigates the psychological outcomes of digital detox among graduate students, focusing on factors influencing future detox engagement and perceived lasting benefits. It examines how post-detox psychological changes in mood, anxiety, sleep, relationships, and productivity predict willingness to engage in future detox activities and perceptions of lasting benefits. It also considers how demographic factors and prior social media experiences shape these perceptions. Mood Management Theory was employed as a theoretical framework for understanding the willingness to engage in future digital detox and its lasting benefits. Data were collected through an online survey from 114 graduate students at an American public university, recruiting social media users who had voluntarily undergone a social media detox. The findings offer implications for developing programs and interventions aimed at enhancing mood, productivity, and promoting mindful social media use. These insights can help educators and academic librarians support students during digital detox and promote well-being.
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| Date: |
3 October 2025 |
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Publication |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Proceedings of the ALISE Annual Conference |
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Illinois Open Publishing Network |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Computing and Information > Library and Information Science |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
psychological outcomes of digital detox, digital detox, social media use, mood management theory, well-being |
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https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/aliseac... |
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Research Article |
| MeSH Headings: |
Psychological well-being; Anxiety; Mood management theory; Mindfulness; Health promotion; Digital detox; Social media; Graduate students |
| Date Deposited: |
16 Oct 2025 15:08 |
| Last Modified: |
16 Oct 2025 15:08 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/48629 |
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