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@article{194511,
        author = {Vd Biradar Vaibhav and Dr Kishor Ugale and Dr J J Pawar},
        title = {Correlation Between Prakriti Types and Screen Time Dependency in the Digital Era},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {5222-5229},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194511},
        abstract = {The widespread integration of digital technology into daily life has significantly increased the amount of time individuals spend interacting with screens. Smartphones, computers, tablets, and other digital devices have become essential tools for communication, education, work, and entertainment. However, excessive screen exposure has raised concerns regarding its impact on physical health, mental well-being, and behavioral patterns. Prolonged screen time has been associated with sleep disturbances, reduced physical activity, visual strain, and psychological issues such as anxiety, stress, and decreased attention span. Behavioral conditions such as Internet Addiction Disorder and Gaming Disorder have also been increasingly reported in the modern digital environment. Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine originating in India, emphasizes individualized health management based on the concept of Prakriti, or inherent body constitution. According to classical Ayurvedic texts such as Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, every individual possesses a unique constitution determined by the relative dominance of three fundamental biological principles known as doshas: Vata Dosha, Pitta Dosha, and Kapha Dosha. These doshas govern various physiological and psychological functions, influencing an individual’s temperament, behaviour, adaptability, and susceptibility to disease. In the context of the digital era, behavioural tendencies associated with different Prakriti types may influence patterns of technology use and susceptibility to screen time dependency. For example, individuals with predominant Vata traits may be more prone to frequent digital engagement due to their restless and novelty-seeking nature, whereas Kapha individuals may exhibit prolonged passive screen consumption. Pitta individuals, on the other hand, may use digital platforms more intensively for productivity and goal-oriented activities. This review article aims to explore the theoretical relationship between Prakriti types and screen time dependency by analyzing classical Ayurvedic descriptions alongside contemporary research on digital behavior and technology usage patterns. Understanding this correlation may contribute to the development of personalized digital wellness strategies based on constitutional characteristics, thereby integrating traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern lifestyle health management.},
        keywords = {Prakriti, Ayurveda, screen time dependency, digital addiction, dosha, behavioral health.},
        month = {March},
        }