The pervasive presence of digital devices and technology has reshaped contemporary society, providing numerous benefits but also prompting concerns about prolonged screen time, particularly with smartphones and social media. These concerns extend to their impact on interpersonal relationships and mental well-being. The Zep Foundation's World Digital Detox Program to address the challenges posed by excessive screen exposure, social media usage, and digital screen dependency. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of the digital detox family intervention, endorsed by the World Digital Detox Day program, in curbing the use of digital devices-specifically smartphones and social media-and enhancing the overall well-being of youth and families.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
168
The Self-Help World Digital Detox Family Program spans four weeks and offers a structured approach to tackle the rising issues associated with the overuse of screens, social media, and digital devices within families. This intervention provides practical tools and strategies to be implemented on a weekly basis.
World Digital Detox Day
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
The 10-item PSS was used to assess perception of stress.
Time frame: From baseline to 4-week post intervention
Media Multitasking-Revised (MMT-R) scale
18-item MMT-R scale measured proactive behaviors of compulsive or inappropriate phone use as well as more passive behaviors
Time frame: From baseline to 4-week post intervention
Family Communication Scale (FCS)
10-item FCS was used to measure satisfaction toward the aspects of positive communication among family members
Time frame: From baseline to 4-week post intervention
Family Health Behaviours Scale (FHBS)
27-items FHBS scale includes the subscales to assess parental behavior, meal routines, physical activity, and children's behavior.
Time frame: From baseline to 4-week post intervention
Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF)
14-items MHC-SF measure the adult's emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
Time frame: From baseline to 4-week post intervention
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