Digital Detox - Discover Its Meaning and Advantages
Julia Wójcik
2026-03-22
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The internet and social media have transformed into an indispensable, constant element of daily life, evolving from tools used for verifying network resources and communicating with others. However, excessive use of smartphones and other electronic devices can result in harmful effects on the human body. What are the actual repercussions of social media addiction? What does the term digital detox signify and why is it worth trying?
Consequences of excessive use of social media
Access to the Internet is associated with the ability to use countless sources of information.. Social media has many benefits that can be utilized in everyday life, such as fast communication with communicators, the ability to meet new people and exchange opinions on specific topics or convenient shopping.. Moreover, it should not be forgotten that the Internet and social media are also very useful tools in business, such as an additional marketing channel.. Unfortunately, the use of social media also has many negative effects on health, especially mental health.. According to research results (R.. Burhan, J. Moradzadeh 2020), social media constantly stimulates the organism to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for the sensation of pleasure, for example during a meeting with a close friend, after a completed workout, or during a meal of a favorite dish.. In a similar way, social media works, which intensifies the release of dopamine with each scrolling.. In this way, the artificially imposed necessity of constantly checking social media can lead to many negative consequences.
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