Bagaimana Aku Jika Tak Ada Gadget: Efektifitas Digital Detox terhadap Happiness

Authors

  • Kharisma Safitri Universitas Negeri Padang
  • Muhammad Fajar Yuwanda Universitas Negeri Padang
  • Nuzul Khaira Universitas Negeri Padang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61132/observasi.v3i3.1323

Keywords:

Digital detox, generasi z, happiness

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of digital detox in improving happiness among Generation Z students. An quasi experimental with pretest-posttest control group design. Subjects were psychology students from Padang State University, class of 2021. The results showed that the average gain scores for the experimental (27.6%) and control (7.1%) groups were below the effectiveness threshold (<40%) as defined by Hake (1999), indicating that digital detox was ineffective in enhancing happiness.

 

 

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Published

2025-04-30

How to Cite

Kharisma Safitri, Muhammad Fajar Yuwanda, & Nuzul Khaira. (2025). Bagaimana Aku Jika Tak Ada Gadget: Efektifitas Digital Detox terhadap Happiness. Observasi : Jurnal Publikasi Ilmu Psikologi, 3(3), 31–41. https://doi.org/10.61132/observasi.v3i3.1323

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