Excessive time spent online linked to stress and worse mood – study

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:05:59 GMT

German study surveyed adults who engage in gaming, pornography and online shoppingSpending excessive time online is associated with higher stress levels, worse mood, and greater neglect of other activities, according to analysis.The new study by academics at the University of Duisburg-Essen published in the journal PLOS One, surveyed 900 German adults in 2025 who reported engaging in gaming, pornography use, social network use, or online shopping at least once in the last year. Continue reading...

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