SHAMA IQBAL, MAIMOONA, DR. ABID HUSSAIN, AROOJ FATIMA, MONIM RASOOL, ZAINAB MAMOON
DOI: https://doi.org/The increasing use of digital technology has raised concerns regarding sleep quality, psychological burden, and emotional well-being among young adults. Digital detoxification has emerged as a potential behavioral intervention to promote psychological health by encouraging individuals to reduce their digital engagement. The present study aimed to examine the effect of digital detoxification on sleep quality, psychological burden, and emotional well-being. A quasi-experimental research design was employed, involving 30 young adults divided into an experimental group (n = 15) and a control group (n = 15). The experimental group received a digital detoxification intervention, while the control group did not receive the intervention. Pretest and posttest assessments were conducted to evaluate changes in the three outcome variables. Data were analyzed using paired-samples t-tests to compare pretest and posttest scores within each group. The findings revealed a statistically significant improvement in sleep quality in the experimental group, t(14) = 5.12, p < .001. Psychological burden decreased significantly following the intervention, t(14) = 6.03, p < .001. Similarly, emotional well-being increased significantly among participants in the experimental group, t(14) = −6.10, p < .001. In contrast, the control group demonstrated no statistically significant changes in sleep quality, psychological burden, or emotional well-being. These findings suggest that digital detoxification may be a promising behavioral approach to improving sleep and psychological functioning among young adults. However, the small sample size and absence of direct between-group comparisons limit definitive conclusions regarding intervention effectiveness. Further research involving larger samples and more comprehensive statistical analyses is recommended.
