why Kiwis find it so hard to disconnect from the internet
- Written by Alex Beattie, Lecturer, Media and Communication, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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In an age when connectivity is constant, many New Zealanders find it hard to unplug from the internet. Despite a desire to switch off, the reality of disconnecting is challenging. Soon it might even come at a cost.
These were key findings from the first ever internet unplugging study in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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