Review

Digital Diseases and Digital Detox

Volume: 7 Number: 2 December 31, 2024
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Digital Diseases and Digital Detox

Abstract

Abstract: Depending on the developments in computer and internet technology, the concept of communication has become important for individuals and societies. People living in different geographical locations around the world have the opportunity to communicate with each other through computer networks. It has become possible to access information more easily and faster. In parallel with the developments in technology, new types of diseases have emerged and these diseases are defined as digital diseases. The inability to control the time spent in digital environments and the negative situations caused by excessive and unconscious use of technology cause some psychological problems. Digital addiction, nomophobia, netlessphobia, fomo, plagomania, digital obesity, online narcissism, selfitis, photolurking and cyberchondria are referred to as digital diseases. At this point, digital detox can be considered as a solution to avoid the negative effects of the internet. Digital detox is defined as a process in which an individual voluntarily chooses to stay away from digital devices. This process includes reducing social media use, going offline for certain hours or staying away from digital devices completely. Within the scope of this study, information on digital diseases and digital detox that occur due to uncontrolled technology use is included. Trainings on conscious internet and technology use can help individuals gain awareness against digital diseases and develop the right habits in digital environments. Keywords: Digital Diseases, Digital Detox, Technology Addiction, Conscious Internet Use.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Instructional Technologies

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

December 31, 2024

Submission Date

December 2, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 30, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Marangoz, M., & Kale, G. (2024). Digital Diseases and Digital Detox. International Journal of Scholars in Education, 7(2), 197-205. https://doi.org/10.52134/ueader.1372897
AMA
1.Marangoz M, Kale G. Digital Diseases and Digital Detox. IJSE. 2024;7(2):197-205. doi:10.52134/ueader.1372897
Chicago
Marangoz, Mehmet, and Gülsade Kale. 2024. “Digital Diseases and Digital Detox”. International Journal of Scholars in Education 7 (2): 197-205. https://doi.org/10.52134/ueader.1372897.
EndNote
Marangoz M, Kale G (December 1, 2024) Digital Diseases and Digital Detox. International Journal of Scholars in Education 7 2 197–205.
IEEE
[1]M. Marangoz and G. Kale, “Digital Diseases and Digital Detox”, IJSE, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 197–205, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.52134/ueader.1372897.
ISNAD
Marangoz, Mehmet - Kale, Gülsade. “Digital Diseases and Digital Detox”. International Journal of Scholars in Education 7/2 (December 1, 2024): 197-205. https://doi.org/10.52134/ueader.1372897.
JAMA
1.Marangoz M, Kale G. Digital Diseases and Digital Detox. IJSE. 2024;7:197–205.
MLA
Marangoz, Mehmet, and Gülsade Kale. “Digital Diseases and Digital Detox”. International Journal of Scholars in Education, vol. 7, no. 2, Dec. 2024, pp. 197-05, doi:10.52134/ueader.1372897.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Marangoz, Gülsade Kale. Digital Diseases and Digital Detox. IJSE. 2024 Dec. 1;7(2):197-205. doi:10.52134/ueader.1372897