With the increasing integration of smartphones and social media into our everyday lives, it’s becoming crucial to understand how this constant connectivity impacts our well-being. From mental fatigue and stress to workload and even the experience of flow—how are these phenomena linked to the way we use technology? Additionally, behavior change apps claim to help users improve their habits, but do they truly make a difference?

In this thesis, you will have the opportunity to design and conduct a comprehensive survey to explore the relationship between intensive smartphone and social media use, behavior change apps, and mental states such as fatigue, workload, stress, and flow. Your findings could provide valuable insights into how digital technology shapes our mental and emotional experiences in daily life.

Potential research questions include (but are not limited to):

• Does frequent smartphone or social media use lead to increased mental fatigue or stress?
• Can behavior change apps help users manage their workload or enter a state of flow more easily?
• What patterns of use are linked to positive or negative mental outcomes?
• How do users perceive the impact of their smartphone habits on their well-being?

If you're interested in uncovering these connections and contributing to a better understanding of how technology affects our minds, this thesis could be for you!

For more information or any questions about this project, please contact michael.knierim∂kit.edu. If you want to apply, please send your CV and latest transcript of records with your application.