Category: Technology

Study looks at impact of “digital detox” on travelers’ holiday experiences

From the University of East Anglia press release: New research reveals the emotional journey that tourists go on when they disconnect from technology and social media while travelling. The study,… Read more »

Study looks at the psychological impact of job losses through technology

From the Technical University of Munich (TUM) press release: Generally speaking, most people find the idea of workers being replaced by robots or software worse than if the jobs are… Read more »

Study suggests millennials are better at handling IT-related interruptions

From the Florida Atlantic University press release: Emails, instant messaging, app notifications, RSS feeds, and a plethora of social networks inundate almost every aspect of daily life from work to… Read more »

Study suggests tech time not to blame for teens’ mental health problems

From the University of California – Irvine press release: A new study, published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, suggests that the time adolescents are spending on their phones and online… Read more »

Study suggests ‘robopets’ can benefit health and wellbeing of older care home residents

From the University of Exeter press release: Researchers found evidence that ‘robopets’ can provide comfort and pleasure and reduce agitation and loneliness. Funded by NIHR Collaboration for Leadership in Applied… Read more »

Study suggests using a mobile phone while browsing the shelves may make shoppers buy more

From the Springer press release: In-store mobile phone use that is unrelated to shopping may be associated with an increase in unplanned purchases, according to a study published in the Journal… Read more »

Study suggests a computer game can be used to train its players to eat less sugar

From the Drexel University press release: More than half of American adults consume excess added sugars, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Major dietary guidelines recommend… Read more »

Study of patterns of compulsive smartphone use suggests how to kick the habit

From the University of Washington press release: Everywhere you look, people are looking at screens. In the decade since smartphones have become ubiquitous, we now have a feeling almost as… Read more »