European students complete three-week digital detox

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Thousands of European students participated in a three-week digital detox, voluntarily giving up smartphones or social media. The project involved 72,000 children across five countries, with some going phone-free, using basic cellphones, or limiting screen time. Participants reported increased connection to their immediate environment and family, though some experienced boredom and loneliness. This initiative by independent experts in Austria aimed to explore the impact of reduced digital engagement on young people, amidst growing concerns about technology's influence on childhood.


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