Digital Wellbeing Resources

Research papers, studies and external resources to support digital wellness initiatives

Research Papers

Peer-reviewed studies and academic research on digital wellbeing and workplace mental health

Nature Human Behaviour

Web-browsing patterns reflect and shape mood and mental health

Sharot, T., Kelly, C. A.

This study conducted four experiments (total n=1,145) to explore the bidirectional relationship between the emotional valence of online content and mental health. Using natural language processing, researchers quantified the valence of webpages browsed by participants and found that consuming negatively valenced content was associated with worse mental health and mood.

1,145 Participants
4 Experiments
2024 Published
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Copyright and License: This article is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and the source are credited. Copyright © 2024, The Author(s).

Health Communication

Caught in a Dangerous World: Problematic News Consumption and Its Relationship to Mental and Physical Ill-Being

McLaughlin, B., Gotlieb, M. R., & Mills, D. J.

This study used survey data from a national sample of U.S. adults to examine problematic news consumption and its association with mental and physical health. The researchers identified four latent classes based on the severity of problematic news consumption.

1,100 Participants
4 Latent Classes
2022 Published
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External Resources

Curated external resources and links for digital wellbeing,
research and implementation

Digital Wellness Institute

A leading organization focused on research and education around digital wellness, offering evidence-based resources for individuals and organizations.

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Center for Humane Technology

Resources and research on creating technology that supports human wellbeing and addresses the negative impacts of digital platforms.

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WHO Digital Health Guidelines

World Health Organization guidelines and resources on digital health and the impact of technology on mental and physical wellbeing.

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Workplace Mental Health Research

Academic research and practical resources focused on mental health in the workplace and digital wellness interventions.

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