“To measure is to know,” said Marie-Anne Vanderhasselt and Sofie Van Hoecke. That’s why they teamed up to explore the effects of a social media detox on journalist Aylin Koksal, known from Knack Weekend.
To track the impact, Aylin underwent an EEG scan both before and after her detox. Researchers from Ghent University-imec’s Team PreDiCT also equipped her with a wearable device and their Dedicat app throughout the process. This allowed them to continuously monitor her physiological data, sleep patterns, activity levels, stress indicators, and smartphone usage. In addition, Aylin completed several questionnaires at regular intervals to provide further insights.
In this Knack Weekend feature, Aylin investigates how stepping away from social media for a month influenced her mental well-being and daily habits.
The article reveals how the detox affected her sleep and overall sense of balance.
