Impact of digital burnout on the use of digital consumer platforms

Validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Digital Burnout Scale

“…In addition, using smartphones has been associated with decreased walking speed and impaired balance (64). A causal link has also been found between mental health symptoms and issues stemming from excessive digital use (33,45). For this, studies have emphasized the elevated risk of emotional vulnerabilities associated with excessive digital device use, such as heightened depression, diminished self-esteem, and increased stress perception (3,31).…”

“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, the concept of digital burnout emerged owing to the use of complementary and accessible technologies (31,(33)(34)(35)(36). In our daily lives, we are constantly exposed to various digital devices, and without realizing it, may experience digital burnout from spending too much time on these (31,34).…”

“…Burnout syndrome is an individual response to chronic work stress that develops progressively and can eventually become chronic and negatively impact the individual’s health ( 33 , 37 ). Maslach ( 38 ) introduced and defined the concept of burnout as a gradual process of fatigue, cynicism, and reduced commitment among social care professionals.…”

“…Some signs and symptoms of digitally induced burnout are similar to those of normal burnout. The main difference between the two is evident in the long-term use of digital devices to the extent that individuals cannot be completely separated from their digital lives even during breaks ( 31 , 33 ). Digital burnout is characterized by sleep deprivation and reduced efficiency at work, family issues, fatigue, stress, loss of interest, depersonalization, difficulty managing emotions, and physical and mental problems ( 3 , 6 , 31 , 33 , 34 ).…”

“…This scale facilitates proper assessment of and finding solutions to health issues. Even in the post-COVID-19 era, the digitalization of daily life has accelerated with the expansion of non-face-to-face and online stores, diversification of EdTech learning contents, and growth of the remote work collaboration tools market ( 16 , 32 , 33 ). Recognizing the increased risk of health issues related to digital exposure and overuse as daily patterns change owing to digitization, systematic prevention and management measures are needed ( 31 ).…”