Living Better by Logging Out: Investigating Digital Detox and Life Satisfaction in Young Adults

Nikita Soni; Maalavi. G; S. Arthika; Adithi K A; Dhiyaneshwari R.P.; Triparna Choudhury; Jyothsna Devi Kuchipudi

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| Published: May 26, 2025

Living Better by Logging Out: Investigating Digital Detox and Life Satisfaction in Young Adults

Nikita Soni

M.Sc. (Clinical Psychology), Student, Department of Psychology, School of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Jain (Deemed to be University) Bangalore, Karnataka. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Maalavi. G

M.Sc. (Clinical Psychology), Student, Department of Psychology, School of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Jain (Deemed to be University) Bangalore, Karnataka. Google Scholar More about the auther

, S. Arthika

M.Sc. (Clinical Psychology), Student, Department of Psychology, School of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Jain (Deemed to be University) Bangalore, Karnataka. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Adithi K A

M.Sc. (Clinical Psychology), Student, Department of Psychology, School of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Jain (Deemed to be University) Bangalore, Karnataka. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Dhiyaneshwari R.P.

Assistant Professor, Area of Psychology, School of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Jain (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Triparna Choudhury

Assistant Professor, Area of Psychology, School of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Jain (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Jyothsna Devi Kuchipudi

Assistant Professor, Area of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Jain (Deemed to be University) Bangalore, Karnataka. Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.214.20251302

DOI: 10.25215/1302.214

ABSTRACT

Digital Detox is deliberately taking short breaks from technology use and is increasingly recognized for helping the individuals to manage stress and maintain emotional balance. Life satisfaction reflects a person’s overall judgement about their life as a whole, and is one of the important aspects of an individual’s overall well-being. This study investigated the relationship between digital detox and life satisfaction, among 201 young adults aged 18–29 years, using the Multi-Dimensional Student Life Satisfaction Scale and Digital Well-Being Scale. Digital detox showed a positive and significant correlation with life satisfaction (r = .288, p > 0.05). No significant gender differences were found in life satisfaction (t = 1.05), though males scored higher in digital detox (t = 2.95, p < 0.05). ANOVA test showed no significant differences across age and education levels for life satisfaction (Fs = 2.71, 0.64), but significant differences in digital detox scores across age groups (F = 4.55, p < 0.05). The results suggest that digital behaviours may have some minor influence on life satisfaction. The study highlights the complexity of factors affecting young adults’ well-being and the need for further research on digital habits and their engagement.

Keywords

Digital Detox, Life Satisfaction, Young Adults

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How to cite this article: Soni, N., Maalavi, G., Arthika, S., Adithi, K.A., Dhiyaneshwari, R.P., Choudhury, T. & Kuchipudi, J.D. (2025). Living Better by Logging Out: Investigating Digital Detox and Life Satisfaction in Young Adults. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 13(2), 2372-2381. DIP:18.01.214.20251302, DOI:10.25215/1302.214