Supporting data for "Digital Well-being: Investigation of Conceptual Network Dynamics and Its Motivational Determinants"

This thesis investigates digital well-being (DWB) as both a multidimensional psychological outcome and a dynamic construct influenced by individual protective/risk factors and motivational engagement. Two independent, related studies (a longitudinal panel network analysis and a lab-based experiment) were conducted, providing theoretical and empirical insights into the concept and mechanisms of DWB. Study 1 employed a three-wave longitudinal design using self-report data collected via Qualtrics over a four-month period to investigate DWB measures, a selected cluster of protective/risk factors, and psychopathologies. Study 2 utilized an experimental design to test how motivationally aligned digital engagements influence DWB. Participants were randomly assigned to complete tasks designed to fulfill hedonic (Pleasure), cognitive (Learning), or identity-based (Expression) motivational needs.