Opt-out, abstain, unplug. A systematic review of the voluntary digital disconnection literature
Temporary and permanent disconnection from digital devices, platforms, or tools has gained
traction from users and, subsequently, in academic discourse. A rapidly growing body of …
traction from users and, subsequently, in academic discourse. A rapidly growing body of …
Achieving digital wellbeing through digital self-control tools: A systematic review and meta-analysis
AM Roffarello, L De Russis - ACM Transactions on Computer-Human …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
Public media and researchers in different areas have recently focused on perhaps
unexpected problems that derive from an excessive and frequent use of technology, giving …
unexpected problems that derive from an excessive and frequent use of technology, giving …
How the design of youtube influences user sense of agency
In the attention economy, video apps employ design mechanisms like autoplay that exploit
psychological vulnerabilities to maximize watch time. Consequently, many people feel a lack …
psychological vulnerabilities to maximize watch time. Consequently, many people feel a lack …
Parents' desire to change phone use: Associations with objective smartphone use and feelings about problematic use and distraction
We examined objective smartphone use (via a mobile sensing application) and self-reported
desire to change phone use among a sample of 268 US parents of infants. Using the …
desire to change phone use among a sample of 268 US parents of infants. Using the …
SwitchTube: A proof-of-concept system introducing “adaptable commitment interfaces” as a tool for digital wellbeing
YouTube has many features, such as homepage recommendations, that encourage users to
explore its vast library of videos. However, when users visit YouTube with a specific …
explore its vast library of videos. However, when users visit YouTube with a specific …
[HTML][HTML] Apps that motivate: a taxonomy of app features based on self-determination theory
G Villalobos-Zúñiga, M Cherubini - International Journal of Human …, 2020 - Elsevier
Nowadays, thousands of popular applications are designed to help users improve their lives
through behavioural adjustment (eg, meditate more, stay hydrated). However, our …
through behavioural adjustment (eg, meditate more, stay hydrated). However, our …
Monitoring screen time or redesigning it? Two approaches to supporting intentional social media use
Existing designs helping people manage their social media use include: 1) external
supports that monitor and limit use; 2) internal supports that change the interface itself. Here …
supports that monitor and limit use; 2) internal supports that change the interface itself. Here …
Reflect, not regret: Understanding regretful smartphone use with app feature-level analysis
Digital intervention tools against problematic smartphone usage help users control their
consumption on smartphones, for example, by setting a time limit on an app. However …
consumption on smartphones, for example, by setting a time limit on an app. However …
Focused time saves nine: Evaluating computer–assisted protected time for hybrid information work
Information workers often struggle to balance their time for a variety of activities like focused
work, communication, and caring. This study analyzes the impact of a commercially …
work, communication, and caring. This study analyzes the impact of a commercially …
TypeOut: leveraging just-in-time self-affirmation for smartphone overuse reduction
Smartphone overuse is related to a variety of issues such as lack of sleep and anxiety. We
explore the application of Self-Affirmation Theory on smartphone overuse intervention in a …
explore the application of Self-Affirmation Theory on smartphone overuse intervention in a …