Adolescents proactively use online technologies to unwind, escape stress, and regulate emotions¶
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q2 i? Online technology use that may appear passive can be a proactive wellbeing strategy, providing distraction, relaxation, and emotional relief, with context determining adaptiveness. → Gordon 2025
Evidence¶
Gordon 2025¶
Gordon, C. S., Brake, N., Hammond, S. P., Picton, I., Notley, T., Rowston, K., Gutierrez, A., Basarkod, G., Costello, K., Gupta, M., West, M., & Dicke, T. (2025). Adolescent flourishing in a digitally connected world: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis. Preprint. https://osf.io/j48k5/?view_only=8b6423082746439abb4106526e953aaf
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Meta-synthesis subtheme on emotional relief: examples included distraction during revision, mood enhancement through humour, and immersive gaming to escape everyday stresses. The review cautions that "context is critical when interpreting these quotes", noting scrolling or gaming can be adaptive when maintaining normalcy during difficult circumstances.
"While adolescent use of online technologies is often viewed negatively, this subtheme shifts the narrative from passive consumption to highlight the proactive ways adolescents use online technologies to proactively support their wellbeing."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- A meta-synthesis of 90 qualitative studies across 26 countries identifies adolescents' positive online experiences with digital flourishing — a broader claim this one bears on
- Students report peer support and distraction as effective coping, rarely self-regulation or professional help-seeking — related
- Qualitative studies identify potential mechanisms linking nature and creativity, including solitude, relaxation, inspiration, and disconnection from technology — related
- Affective reactivity can override adolescents' regulatory intentions for digital engagement — related
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Adolescents proactively use online technologies to unwind, escape stress, and regulate emotions |
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Adolescents proactively use online technologies to unwind, escape stress, and regulate emotions |
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review |
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2025 |
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1 — gordon-2025 |
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