Digital well-being and internet addiction across the lifespan

Title

Digital well-being and internet addiction across the lifespan

Creator

Singha, Ranjit; Singha, Surjit

Description

This chapter explores the pervasive influence of digital technologies across generations, focusing on the critical issues of digital well- being and internet addiction. It highlights how these challenges manifest differently across life stages, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions to promote healthy digital habits. The chapter also introduces the multidimensional addiction behaviour scale (MABS), a comprehensive tool for assessing addiction, particularly in the digital realm. By evaluating psychological, biological, social, and cognitive factors, MABS aids in early detection, intervention, and prevention of problematic behaviors. The chapter underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and ongoing research to understand and address the long- term impacts of digital technology on well- being. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Impacts of Digital Technologies Across Generations;pp.165-185

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Singha R., Christ University, India; Singha S., Kristu Jayanti College, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-836936368-3; 979-836936366-9;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-6366-9.ch009

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