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Exploring Themes in Digital Detox Research: Insights from a Literature Review

In: Shaping the Digital Future Through Innovation and Practice

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  • Marietta Forster

    (University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Digital Business Institute, School of Business and Management)

  • Fabian J. Stangl

    (University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Digital Business Institute, School of Business and Management)

  • René Riedl

    (University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Digital Business Institute, School of Business and Management
    Johannes Kepler University Linz, Institute of Business Informatics—Information Engineering)

Abstract

In modern society, digital technologies have become essential tools for individuals and organizations, offering unprecedented opportunities for communication and collaboration. However, concerns about the negative effects of digital technology use, such as declined well-being or reduced work productivity, have led to the emergence of digital detoxing as a promising strategy to counteract adverse effects. Digital detoxing refers to the temporary or complete disengagement from digital technologies, including actions such as abstaining from social networking sites and taking breaks during computer work. To guide future research, we conducted a literature review with a focus on empirical research dealing with the voluntary, limited abstinence from use of digital technologies. Thematic analysis of the 61 identified studies revealed eight major themes, including behavioral change, experience, health, motivation, social interaction, strategy, stress perception, and work. Overall, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the digital detox research field.

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  • Marietta Forster & Fabian J. Stangl & René Riedl, 2026. "Exploring Themes in Digital Detox Research: Insights from a Literature Review," Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organization, in: Christoph M. Flath & Gunther Gust & Frédéric Thiesse & Axel Winkelmann (ed.), Shaping the Digital Future Through Innovation and Practice, pages 213-237, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:lnichp:978-3-032-08489-7_16
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-08489-7_16
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