About TechWell
Why TechWell Project?
The prevalence of technology addiction has emerged as a global concern of increasing significance in recent years. This phenomenon is observed across a diverse spectrum of socioeconomic groups, especially among younger population.
The harmful use of technology and its negative effects on young people have also found their way into EU documents. The European Parliament's report, published in 2019, focuses directly on this issue, defines the problem and proposes solutions. As mentioned
in the relevant report, the proposed solutions include "promoting and disseminating applied research and information on responsible internet use and prevention" and "promoting and educating on online and offline health behaviours in young populations"
(European Parliament, 2019).
The Technological Wellness Among Young People (TechWell) Project aims to address this issue by offering an innovative training programme.
Aims
The fundamental basis for this project proposal rests on three empirical reasons;
- Assessing the causes and consequences of smartphone addiction among high school students
- Combating problematic smartphone usage
- Increasing awareness among young people about smartphone addiction