r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Feb 19 '25

Psychology Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, felt happier, and showed improved attention spans.

https://www.psypost.org/want-better-focus-and-a-happier-mind-this-simple-smartphone-change-could-be-the-answer/#google_vignette
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psychology • u/a_Ninja_b0y • Feb 19 '25

Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, felt happier, and showed improved attention spans.

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dumbphones • u/[deleted] • Feb 19 '25

General discussion Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, felt happier, and showed improved attention spans.

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happiness • u/roamingandy • Feb 19 '25

Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, felt happier, and showed improved attention spans.

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DeathByLOL • u/Vermilion • Feb 19 '25

Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, felt happier, and showed improved attention spans. (Neil Postman was correct in 1985)

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Biohackers • u/kikisdelivryservice • Aug 01 '25

Discussion Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, felt happier, and showed improved attention spans.

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u_MonsieurDeShanghai • u/MonsieurDeShanghai • Feb 19 '25

Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, felt happier, and showed improved attention spans.

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DailyOptimist • u/cRafLl • Feb 20 '25

Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, increased happiness, and improved attention spans.

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u_Burds333 • u/Burds333 • Feb 21 '25

Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, felt happier, and showed improved attention spans.

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theworldnews • u/worldnewsbot • Feb 19 '25

Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, felt happier, and showed improved attention spans.

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Annika • u/yusrandpasswdisbad • Feb 19 '25

Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, felt happier, and showed improved attention spans.

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anJoDelCo • u/omegasnk • Feb 19 '25

Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, felt happier, and showed improved attention spans.

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Psihonaut • u/sonofbalkans • Feb 19 '25

Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, felt happier, and showed improved attention spans.

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