The Great Digital Fatigue: How Burnout Is Reshaping Social Media

The great digital fatigue: How digital burnout is changing social media use

I found that people are quietly withdrawing from social media, posting less and tightening privacy settings. Maintaining an online presence now feels like work for over half of users, especially Gen Z and Millennials. While disconnecting brings peace, it also triggers anxiety, revealing a complex relationship with digital life driven by stress, polarization, and privacy concerns.

"The maintenance of an online presence also means staying connected, yet stepping away from messaging platforms does not produce one clear emotional response."