[Submitted on 7 Jun 2026 (v1), last revised 30 Jul 2026 (this version, v4)]

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Abstract:Mobile phone overuse and attention fragmentation have become pressing societal and public health concerns. Cyberpsychology research highlights addictive engagement loops driven by intermittent rewards, persuasive design, and habit formation. In this article, we use current evidence on mobile-phone addiction and propose "Digital White Spaces" (DWS), a socio-technical framework that combines privacy-preserving monitoring, AI-driven detection of addictive loops, device-mode interventions, and physical signal-limited zones to minimize digital stimulation and internet addiction.

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From: Leandros Maglaras A [view email]
[v1] Sun, 7 Jun 2026 06:33:32 UTC (7,187 KB)
[v2] Tue, 9 Jun 2026 06:33:21 UTC (7,187 KB)
[v3] Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:29:01 UTC (7,990 KB)
[v4] Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:51:08 UTC (8,326 KB)