DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW RESEARCH: INTERNET USE INCREASES YOUR WELLBEING Source: Stock A new international study, led by Oxford University scientists, has discovered that contrary to conventional wisdom, using the internet is good for your wellbeing. Here are some key points: This is an unprecedented global study on the impact of the internet, mobile phones and social media on humans The findings: using the internet increases your wellbeing These findings are in stark contrast to the widely accepted notion that being connected can be detrimental The Oxford scientists analyzed 2.4 million datapoints of internet users in 168 nations from 2006 to 2021 They also interviewed more than 1000 people Their findings: 85% associated greater wellbeing with using the internet This is the most comprehensive research study to date on the impact of interne