Adolescent Behavior, Family, Psychological Well-Being
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
OTHERWorld Digital Detox Family Program
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.
Sponsors
Zep Foundation
Aarogyam UK
Innowage Limited
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
10 Years to 14 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
for Caregivers: * Age 18 or older at baseline assessment; * Primary caregiver responsible for the care of an adolescent 10-14 who is a resident in the same household * Able to speak English * Agreement to participate in the program; * Consent for self and child to participate in the study. for Adolescents: * Age 10-14 at baseline assessment; * Agreed to participate in the study; * Caregiver consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
* Serious Medical Conditions requiring frequent hospitalization * Special Educational Need Children and Adolescents * Substance abuse
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) | From baseline to 4-week post intervention | The 10-item PSS was used to assess perception of stress. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Media Multitasking-Revised (MMT-R) scale | From baseline to 4-week post intervention | 18-item MMT-R scale measured proactive behaviors of compulsive or inappropriate phone use as well as more passive behaviors |
| Family Communication Scale (FCS) | From baseline to 4-week post intervention | 10-item FCS was used to measure satisfaction toward the aspects of positive communication among family members |
| Family Health Behaviours Scale (FHBS) | From baseline to 4-week post intervention | 27-items FHBS scale includes the subscales to assess parental behavior, meal routines, physical activity, and children's behavior. |
| Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF) | From baseline to 4-week post intervention | 14-items MHC-SF measure the adult's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed