DIGITAL ADDICTION AND ITS HIDDEN IMPACT:HOW CONSTANT CONNECTIVITY RESHAPES OUR MINDS, RELATIONSHIPS, DAILY LIVES

Authors

  • Raximova Hulkar Author

Keywords:

Keywords: Digital addiction, screen time, online dependency, mental health,social relationship, constant connectivity, psychological impact,emotional disconnection,attention span,lifestyle distruption.

Abstract

Abstract:In  the  digital  age,where  smartphones,social  media,and  constant 
connectivity dominate our daily lives,digital addiction has quietly emerged as one of 
the  most  pervasive  and  underestimated  psychological  challenges  of  the  21 st  
century.Unlike  traditional  forms  of  addiction,digital  addiction  is  often  socially 
accepted,even encouraged,making it more difficult to identify and address.This paper 
explores the hidden psychological and social consequences of excessive digital device 
usage,with  a  particular  focus  on  how  constant  online  engagement  reshapes  human 
cognition,emotional  regulation,interpersonal  relationships,and  lifestyle 
habits.Drawing  upon  recent  studies  in  psychology,neuroscience,and  sociology,the 
article  discusses  how  screen  overexposure  contributes  to  symptoms  such  as 
anxiety,depression,sleep  distruption,attention  difficulties,and  emotional 
disconnection.Ultimately,this paper argues for increased awareness,digital literacy,and 
the  implementation  of  healthy  technology  use  practices    to  mitigate  the  long-term 
effects of living in an always-connected world. 

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Published

2025-06-13

How to Cite

Raximova Hulkar. (2025). DIGITAL ADDICTION AND ITS HIDDEN IMPACT:HOW CONSTANT CONNECTIVITY RESHAPES OUR MINDS, RELATIONSHIPS, DAILY LIVES . JOURNAL OF NEW CENTURY INNOVATIONS, 78(3), 124-127. https://scientific-jl.com/new/article/view/20085