Impacts of digital social media detox for mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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The impact of social media has been significant on various aspects of life, particularly mental health. Growing concerns about the adverse effects of social media use have prompted the exploration of experimental interventions, defined as digital detox interventions. However, it remains unclear whether digital detox interventions are effective for mental health outcomes. The aim of this study was to provide comprehensive insights into the effects of digital detox interventions on various mental health outcomes, including depression, life satisfaction, stress, and mental well-being. Following the PRISMA guidelines, systematic searches were carried out in online databases, including PubMed and ScienceDirect, within the publication range of 2013 and 2023. A total of 2578 titles and abstracts were screened, and 10 studies were included in the analysis. A risk of bias assessment was conducted using RoB 2.0 and the Newcastle-Ottawa scale, while statistical analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.4.1. Our data indicated a significant effect of digital detox in mitigating depression with the standardized mean difference (SMD: -0.29; 95%CI: -0.51, -0.07, p=0.01). No statistically significant effects were discerned in terms of life satisfaction (SMD: 0.20; 95%CI: -0.12, 0.52, p=0.23), stress (SMD: -0.31; 95%CI: -0.83, 0.21, p=0.24), and overall mental well-being (SMD: 0.04; 95%CI: -0.54, 0.62, p=0.90). These data underscore the nuanced and selective influence of digital detox on distinct facets of mental health. In conclusion, digital detox interventions significantly reduce depressive symptoms, suggesting that intentional reduction or cessation of digital engagement may help alleviate contributing factors. However, no statistically significant effects were observed in mental well-being, life satisfaction, and stress. This discrepancy may be due to the complex nature of these constructs, involving various factors beyond the scope of digital detox interventions.
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A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis found a significant reduction in depressive symptoms following gradual reduction in digital or social media usage.
“A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted in 2024 examined the impacts of digital social media detox on mental health outcomes. The study found a significant reduction in depressive symptoms following the gradual reduction in digital or social media usage.”
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The effects of digital detox on overall well-being, life satisfaction, and stress were not statistically significant.
“However, the effects on other mental health indicators such as overall well-being, life satisfaction, and stress were not statistically significant [94].”
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- Authors
- Ramadhan, R. N., Rampengan, D. D., Yumnanisha, D. A., Setiono, S. B., Tjandra, K. C., Ariyanto, M. V., Idrisov, B., & Empitu, M.
- Affiliations
- Universitas Airlangga (ID)
- Sam Ratulangi University (ID)
- University of Indonesia (ID)
- Diponegoro University (ID)
- University of Washington (US)
- Corresponding author
- Empitu, Maulana
- ORCID
- Venue
- Narra J
- Publisher
- Narra Sains Indonesia
- Published
- 2024-08-07
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- e786
- ISSN
- 2807-2618 (ISSN-L)
- PMC
- PMC11392003
- OpenAlex
- W4401469326
- Cited by
- 38
- References
- 29
- Citations by year
- 2026: 20 · 2025: 18
- FWCI
- 27.26
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- diamond
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- Narra J (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Science Applications › Digital Media and Philosophy
- Keywords
- digital detox, social media use, mental health, depression, life satisfaction, stress, psychological well-being
- MeSH terms
- Depression, Humans, Mental Health, Personal Satisfaction, Stress, Psychological, Social Media
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