At a moment when society wants to strike a dead end For minors regarding their use with new technologies Or at least ban mobile phones until the age of 16, why not disconnect to return … Connect? This, at least, is proposed by SPC, a Spanish consumer electronics brand, after the results obtained in ‘A Generational SPCial Study of Digital Disconnection Habits of Young Spaniards‘, which reveals how The digital disconnect It explores the lifestyle of the new generation.
One of the key findings of the study, which was conducted among 1,000 Spaniards between the ages of 18 and 35. 56.5% of young Spaniards are considering a digital detox when 12.7% have given up social networking sites permanently In search of a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.
And the fact is that the new generation spends many hours in front of the screen: according to the study, 5 hours a day, whether accessing social networks, using instant messaging applications, talking through calls and video calls or working with a tool. in this situation, 75.5% strongly propose to use their cell phones less And 14.3% managed to maintain this habit permanently.
“Hyperconnectivity is not negative, but it is true that there are those who consider it to be a friendly relationship with technology. “It’s about establishing a healthy and conscious relationship,” he explained. Irene ManderolaMarketing Director of SPC.
So it is not surprising 6 out of 10 Spaniards know someone who has done this digital detoxMainly reducing time in front of screens (34%), improving quality of life (29.7%), adopting habits for better mental health (22.2%) and connecting with the offline world and making real connections with people (12.6%).
Regarding the preferred options to have a healthy relationship with screens, 38% of Spaniards choose to uninstall social media applications and 37% choose to limit usage time through the options provided by smartphones, although currently only 27.9% check this information on their mobile devices.
George FloresFounder of Screens Amigas and expert in the healthy use of technology, “For a time, we facilitated a better connection, but Perhaps we are in time for a better disconnection». Constantly checking social networks, young people have a special interest in validation through ‘likes’ and other interactions, or the fear of not having their cell phone in hand (nomophobia) “has trapped us.”
“As soon as they send us something, we have to respond, always be available, and therefore not tense. Reducing this pressure, discomfort, discomfort or stress is possible through digital detox, which means using technology less and differently. “This is a gentle transition from hyperconnectivity. “
For the professional, this is essential Think about how we want to use technology. To facilitate this feature, SPC is set to launch the SPC WILD in the market this summer, a new ‘tampon’ or ‘feature phone’ (basic phone). That is, a ‘dumb’ mobile phone, one of the old ones, without connectivity, apps or social networks.
This type of mobile phone ensures controlled disconnection, guaranteed reconnection, they are cheaper models than current smartphones (they cost around 70 euros), safe and simple, and they offer important relationship and consumption alternatives. “They are a good choice as a first mobile phone for minors that adults might consider,” Flores added.
It’s not the first time’Tampons‘are trending. Dumb phones are always in the back. Looking ahead, according to Statista, the market size of this type of device is estimated to reach 0.5 million units by 2029.
