Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sheikh, Mohammad Asif; Khriam, Daphilabet Title A name given to the resource Mindlessness by design: how digital platforms shape the psychological, behavioral and civic experiences of Generation Z Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Public Mental Health;pp.1-9 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1108/JPMH-10-2025-0179" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1108/JPMH-10-2025-0179</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105029100707?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105029100707?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Sheikh M.A., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Khriam D., Daphilabet Khriam is based at the Department of English and Cultural Studies, Christ University, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource Purpose This paper aims to examine how digital platform architectures shape the psychological, behavioral and civic experiences of Generation Z. It challenges deficit-based views of mindlessness, situating distraction, procrastination and diminished attention within the structural logics of the attention economy rather than individual failure. Design/methodology/approach This commentary synthesizes illustrative and representative evidence from psychological, cognitive, sociological and policy literatures across Indian and global contexts to advance a conceptual account of platform-induced mindlessness as a socio-technical phenomenon, rather than undertaking a systematic or exhaustive review. Findings Excessive smartphone use, algorithmic personalization and media multitasking erode attentional control, academic performance and emotional resilience while weakening face-to-face interaction and civic participation. These patterns reflect engagement-maximization strategies embedded in digital infrastructures and mark a shift from situational distraction to structurally conditioned cognition. Originality/value By reframing mindlessness as a systemic rather than moral issue, this paper advances the concept of structural accountability in digital life. It calls for reforms in platform governance, digital literacy and public policy to promote psychological well-being and civic inclusion through collective and interdisciplinary responsibility. 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Subject The topic of the resource Algorithmic design; Attention economy; Digital distraction; Digital mindlessness; Generation Z; Smartphone use Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Emerald Publishing Relation A related resource ISSN: 17465729; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online