German Study Links Excessive Online Time to Stress, Worse Mood
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- University of Duisburg-Essen academics published a study surveying German adults who engage in gaming, pornography, and online shopping, finding excessive time online is associated with higher stress levels and worse mood.
- The same analysis linked heavy internet use to greater neglect of other activities, according to the study.
Why it matters: By narrowing the lens to three specific behaviors — gaming, pornography, and online shopping — rather than screen time broadly, the University of Duisburg-Essen study ties concrete activity categories to measurable stress and mood effects in surveyed adults.
