This research report explores the potential impacts of digital life on individuals' well-being over the next decade. It canvasses the opinions of experts and scholars, examining both the benefits and harms that digital technologies may have on people's physical and mental states.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Pew Research Center |
| Publication date: | April 17, 2018 |
| Authors: | Janna Anderson, Lee Rainie |
| Geographic focus: | United States, Global, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa |
| Page count: | 92 |
The research method involved an online canvassing conducted between December 11, 2017, and January 15, 2018. Participants, including technologists, scholars, and industry leaders, were invited to share their views on the future of digital life and its impact on well-being. They responded to a series of questions and provided detailed comments and anecdotes.
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The report synthesizes responses from 1,150 experts who shared their insights on how digital life will influence well-being. While some predict improvements in connectivity and access to information, others express concerns about privacy, social isolation, and the erosion of trust. The study also considers interventions that could mitigate potential harms, such as education, regulation, and ethical tech design.
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Categories: 2018 publication year | Africa geographic scope | Asia-Pacific geographic scope | English publication language | Europe geographic scope | Global geographic scope | North America geographic scope | connectivity | digital life | education | internet | mental health | net neutrality | privacy | regulation | social isolation | social media | technology | technology design | trust | united states geographic scope | well-being