Background

In the 21st century, digital technologies, devices, and platforms, such as social media, have become integral parts of our lives. In the midst of unprecedented growth in the usage of digital media across age groups over the last decade, users have described their experiences with digital media as anything but joyful, powerful, or even fully voluntary. Digital media is instead often perceived as addictive and even sometimes as a threat to a person's well-being. 

In spite of the advances made in technology and the internet, it has become increasingly difficult to navigate the world of technology and the internet without considering the various threats to the safety of its users, especially teenagers. Moreover, there has been a growing body of scientific research on the negative effects this reliance can have on the development of young people and their mental and physiological well-being.

Since the impact of the pandemic has been felt over the last year and a half, young people have been spending more time than ever before on phones, laptops, and other electronic devices. This will only perpetuate unhealthy habits and exacerbate issues, which could persist for a long time. Digital Detox addresses these threats and seeks to identify ways in which this navigation is done more conscientiously and with more accountability.