DIGITAL DETOX: IMPACT ON PSYCHOLOGICAL PROSPERITY AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

Abstract

The modern world provides many opportunities for information consumption that were hard to imagine a century ago. However, this phenomenon has both obvious positive effects and more hidden negative consequences for the human psyche. Digital addiction in modern society is becoming an increasingly serious problem and, as it turned out, can have a significant impact on mental health. This addiction is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon characterized by excessive and compulsive use of digital devices and technologies. It can manifest itself in various forms, including gambling addiction, social media addiction, online shopping, and information overload. In today's society, where digital technologies have become an integral part of everyday life, the constant use of smartphones, social media and the Internet also has a significant impact on the psychological well-being of individuals. Mental well-being includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being, which affects the way we think, feel and act. It affects how we deal with stress, how we interact with others, and the decisions we make. Good mental health is not just the absence of mental disorders, but also a state of harmony in which a person is aware of their abilities, copes with the normal stresses of life, is productive, and contributes to society. In this case, digital devices can have both positive and negative sides. While they provide efficiency and social connections, their improper or excessive use can lead to sleep disturbances, promote a sedentary lifestyle, and cause inferiority complexes due to social comparison. It is difficult to assess the impact of digital devices on mental health because usage and content patterns vary greatly among users depending on their specific consumption patterns and thought patterns. This study aims to examine explores the phenomenon of digital detoxification and its impact on the psychological prosperity of the individual.