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@article{189187,
        author = {Dr.Dalnar Komal Shivajirao},
        title = {The Relationship Between Digital Detox Practices and Psychological Well-being among College Students},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {5164-5166},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189187},
        abstract = {In the era of hyperconnectivity, excessive use of digital devices and social media platforms has become a defining feature of student life. Continuous online engagement has been linked to reduced attention span, increased anxiety, and emotional fatigue. In response, digital detox practices—temporary breaks or conscious disconnection from digital technology—have gained attention as a strategy to restore psychological balance. The present study investigates the relationship between digital detox practices and psychological well-being among college students in Pune, India. This research was conducted using primary data collected from 146 undergraduate students enrolled in a management college located in Tathawade, Pune City. A quantitative research design was adopted to assess students’ engagement with digital detox routines and their perceived well-being. Data were gathered using a structured online questionnaire comprising demographic details, frequency of digital detox practices, perceived impact, and psychological well-being indicators such as mood stability, concentration, and stress levels. Responses were measured using a 5-point Likert scale, and data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, an independent samples t-test, and Pearson’s correlation test.The descriptive findings revealed that approximately 75% of respondents had attempted digital detox at least once, indicating rising awareness of technology’s psychological influence. The mean psychological well-being score was 2.94 (SD = 0.74), reflecting moderate levels of mental health, while the mean post-detox benefit score was 3.83 (SD = 0.85), suggesting a generally positive perception of detox experiences. However, the independent t-test results (t = 0.138, p = 0.891) showed no statistically significant difference in well-being between students who practiced digital detox and those who did not. In contrast, the Pearson correlation coefficient (r = 0.325, p < 0.001) demonstrated a moderate positive relationship between the perceived effectiveness of detox and psychological well-being. This finding indicates that students who engage more consistently and meaningfully in digital detox tend to report higher well-being levels, improved emotional regulation, and reduced stress. Hence, the null hypothesis of no relationship was rejected, and the alternative hypothesis was accepted.},
        keywords = {Digital detox, psychological well-being, college students, cyberpsychology, screen time},
        month = {December},
        }