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New "disembodied disconnect hypothesis" offers fresh perspective on digital technology's impact on social interaction - EurekAlert


A new study published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking introduces a novel hypothesis that could reshape our understanding of how digital technologies affect human sociality and mental health. The "Disembodied Disconnect Hypothesis," proposed by researchers Giuseppe Riva, Brenda K. Wiederhold, and Fabrizia Mantovani, offers a nuanced perspective on the ongoing debate about the impact of digital technologies on mental health, particularly among youth.A new study published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking introduces a novel hypothesis that could reshape our understanding of how digital technologies affect human sociality and mental health. The "Disembodied Disconnect Hypothesis," proposed by researchers Giuseppe Riva, Brenda K. Wiederhold, and Fabrizia Mantovani, offers a nuanced perspective on the ongoing debate about the impact of digital technologies on mental health, particularly among youth.

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