Hongyao Li, Wendy Zhang, Bahareh Shahri
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(https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-069-009)
Abstract
Excessive social media use among young adults raises concerns about its impact on mental health and quality of life, especially with current short-form video (SFV) applications designed to encourage overuse. This study investigates design strategies based on the Dual-Systems Theory to promote mindful digital interactions and sustainable usage habits. The research explores three key questions: (1) What drives excessive SFV consumption among young adults? (2) How can design strategies informed by the Dual-Systems Theory foster healthier SFV engagement? (3) How can co-design methods create tools for regulating SFV consumption? An online survey of 54 participants aged 18–25 examined usage patterns and motivations for overuse. Insights from the survey and a literature review guided a co-design process to develop a mobile application prototype that incorporates interventions for regulating SFV use. The study offers actionable strategies and theoretical contributions to digital wellbeing, emphasising responsible design for healthier social media habits.
keywords: Young adults wellbeing, Dual-systems theory, Co-design, Short-form video, User experience design.
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