Ever wondered why scrolling through apps feels like an involuntary reflex? Let's unravel the mystery together – exploring the realm of persuasive psychology and its intricate role in shaping our digital behaviors.

We are just now starting to uncover the negative effects of screen time and increased digital use. We can compare this to how popular cigarettes were in the 1950's where there was little evidence of any negative side-effects related to this lifestyle choice. Even when we hear or comment on …

Back in 2015, my niece was 10 years old and she inspired me to think about digital behavior. I became curious about how technology may be affecting youth development; cognitively, spiritually, and emotionally. During our interactions, whether it was in family settings or one-on-one, I watched her as she'd play …

Insecurely attached individuals are more likely to gravitate toward compulsive digital behaviors, including pathological internet use, technology addiction, and often develop unhealthy or codependent connections in adulthood.

In his book, Limitless, author Jim Kwik, talks about what he calls “the four digital supervillains” of our generation. I really enjoyed reading these because it took the grander concept of “tech is bad for you” into four consumable whys. I’ve summarized them below and paired them with a few …