Published as part of the United Nations World Happiness Report 2026, the research surveyed 330.000 adolescents across 43 countries. It found that those from low-income families are more vulnerable to psychological distress linked to compulsive digital habits.
“"We must move towards more equitable digital environments through a combination of platform regulation, family support, and accessible mental health services."
While the negative association between digital use and well-being intensified globally between 2018 and 2022, Spain ranks among the countries with the lowest impact, placing 40th out of 43 in terms of psychological complaints.
