“In our new report, which I co-authored with Dr. Sophie Janicke-Bowles, we explore digital flourishing – a concept that helps us understand how people actively use digital technology to fulfill important psychological needs, build meaningful connections, and pursue personal aspirations. We measured digital flourishing across five key dimensions of online life: feeling comfortable presenting our authentic selves, feeling connected to communities, maintaining self-control over our engagement, participating in civil discourse, and drawing positive motivation from social comparisons.

Our national survey revealed that most American adults are actually flourishing in their digital lives. Over three-quarters of American adults report flourishing in at least three of these five dimensions. This suggests that many people are finding ways to engage with digital technology that support rather than undermine their well-being.”

From Flourishing Friday.