DIGITAL MINDFULNESS AND BEHAVIORAL REGULATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION AND SLEEP QUALITY

Abstract

Digital Mindfulness is the conscious and intentional control of attention, emotions and digital activities in digital environments and platforms. The topic of compulsive screen use, emotional dysregulation, sleep problems and compromised psychological functioning has been of increasing concern, particularly given the increased social media exposure of adolescents and young adults. The aim of the systematic review is to assess the effectiveness of digital mindfulness and behavioral regulation strategies in alleviating Addicted to online networks and enhancing quality of sleeping that modern digital landscape. The relevant scholarly articles published between 2022 and 2025 were identified through secondary data collection via electronic databases such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Web of Science. That review process included systematic screening using pre-established inclusion and exclusion criteria for the publication quality, relevance, language, intervention focus, and outcome measures related to digital behavior and sleep health.  After screening, 28 peer-reviewed articles were retained for thematic synthesis and comparative evaluation. Results showed that mindfulness-related behavioral techniques consistently led to significant decreases in compulsive social media use in the literature, namely, attention monitoring, emotional self-regulation, breathing awareness, and digital usage management. Mindfulness-based behavioral interventions moderately improve sleep quality, including sleep duration, sleep latency, and reduced night-time disturbances. They also enhance emotional regulation, reduce anxiety symptoms, and support cognitive balance among frequent social media users. Overall, digital mindfulness frameworks serve as effective non-pharmacological approaches for promoting healthier online behaviors, psychological well-being, and improved sleep patterns in digitally connected populations worldwide.