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Why, how, when, and for whom does digital disconnection work? A process-based framework of digital disconnection

par Vanden Abeele, Mariek M.M.P.;Vandebosch, Heidi;Koster, Ernst H W;De Leyn, Tom;Van Gaeveren, Kyle;Vicente, David de Segovia;Van Bruyssel, Sara;van Timmeren, Tim;De Marez, Lieven;Poels, Karolien;DeSmet, Ann ;De Wever, Bram;Verbruggen, Marijke;Baillien, Elfi
Référence Communication theory, 34, 1, page (3-17)
Publication Publié, 2024-02

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Abstract Digital disconnection has emerged as a concept describing the actions people take to limit their digital connectivity to enhance their well-being. To date, evidence on its effectiveness is mixed, leading to calls for greater consideration of why, how, when, and for whom digital disconnection works. This article responds to these calls, presenting a framework that differentiates four key harms that contribute to experiences of digital ill-being (time displacement, interference, role blurring, and exposure effects). Using these four harms as a starting point, the framework explains: (1) why people are motivated to digitally disconnect; (2) how specific disconnection strategies (i.e., placing limits on time, access, channels, and contents, interactions and features) may help them; and for whom (3) and under which conditions (when) these strategies can be effective.