Digital detox: An effective solution in the smartphone era? A systematic literature review

Smartphone use, e.g., on social network sites or instant messaging, can impair well-being and is related to clinical phenomena, like depression. Digital detox interventions have been suggested as a solution reduce negative impacts from smartphone use outcomes relationships. defined timeouts using electronic devices (e.g., smartphones), either completely for specific subsets of use. However, until now, it has unclear whether digital are effective at promoting healthy way life in the era. This systematic literature review aimed answer question improving health well-being, relationships, self-control performance. Systematic searches seven databases were carried out according PRISMA guidelines, intervention studies extracted that examined and/or smartphone-related messaging. The yielded k = 21 (total N 3,625 participants). included field, which 12 identified randomized controlled trials. results showed effects varied across self-control, For example, some found positive effects, whereas others no effect even consequences well-being. Reasons these mixed findings discussed. Research needed examine mechanisms change derive implications development successful interventions.