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Digital technology and mental health in Italy

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2026-09-01 11:33 UTC → 2026-09-12 18:21 UTC · added removed

Research indicates growing concerns regarding digital technology usage and its impact on mental health in Italy. An initial study by Factanza Media and Ipsos Doxa found that 94% of individuals aged 18 to 45 expressed a desire to reduce digital exposure, citing digital fatigue and fragmented attention caused by social media. This need to disconnect was notably high among young women aged 18 to 30. Subsequent reporting by Eurispes expanded on these findings, noting that 65.8% of Italians view their relationship with digital tools as problematic. The data highlighted While smartphone penetration has reached 94.3% across all age groups, symptoms of ‘technostress,’ including compulsive ‘technostress’ are widespread. For example, 83.9% of respondents reported using smartphones longer than intended, and 65.3% experience anxiety when their battery is low. Compulsive behaviors such as are particularly high among the youth, with 86% of 18-24-year-olds checking their phones immediately upon waking and using devices longer than intended. waking. The situation also reveals a generational divide: while younger populations struggle with excessive screen time, older citizens face challenges with digital literacy and security, with 67.3% of those over 64 rating their digital skills negatively. Additionally, less than half of the total population feels confident in recognizing online scams. Recent data further highlights the impact of digital tools on the workforce. Approximately 48.2% of respondents engage in intensive digital professional activities, leading to a blurring of boundaries between work and personal life. Roughly 77.3% of workers check professional messages outside of working hours, and 68.1% respond to work communications even during vacations. This constant connectivity has resulted in significant mental strain, with 68.6% of respondents reporting symptoms of stress or fatigue linked to professional technology use in the six months preceding the survey.

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