Digital wellbeing is becoming a crucial topic for many Belgians, especially as online life continues to expand. The collaborative project Disconnect 2 Reconnect, involving KU Leuven, Universiteit Antwerpen, and Universiteit Gent, aims to explore how people manage their digital health and find ways to disconnect effectively.
- Disconnect 2 Reconnect studies digital well-being.
- Experts analyze disconnection methods and effects.
- Collaboration involves over 25 stakeholders.
- Research targets tailored digital health recommendations.
- Initial survey includes 1,000 adults aged 18-65.
- Project spans multiple years of study.
Professor Poels highlighted that on 2025-05-15 13:02:00, the project marked a significant milestone by surveying 1,000 adults aged 18 to 65. This large-scale research combines expertise from communication, psychology, health, and education to better understand digital wellbeing across different groups.
With over 25 partners from civil society and business sectors, Disconnect 2 Reconnect seeks to identify what strategies work best for various audiences. How can Belgians improve their digital habits? What practical recommendations will emerge? The answers are shaping up through this ongoing study.
Why is digital wellbeing so important today? As digital use grows, so do concerns about mental health and social connection. Disconnect 2 Reconnect addresses these questions by:
- Engaging experts from multiple disciplines to provide a holistic view
- Collaborating with over 25 stakeholders for real-world impact
- Surveying a broad age range to capture diverse experiences
- Focusing on actionable insights to improve digital health
Looking ahead, Disconnect 2 Reconnect promises to deliver valuable tools and recommendations that can empower Belgians to maintain healthier digital habits. Stay tuned as this multi-year research unfolds and shapes the future of digital wellbeing in Belgium.
