digital avoidance
[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl əˈvɔɪdəns/]
noun
evitação digital
1. The deliberate practice of limiting or refusing to engage with digital devices, online platforms, or internet-based activities
Her digital avoidance strategy helped her reduce screen time and improve her mental health.
Sua estratégia de evitação digital ajudou-a a reduzir o tempo de tela e melhorar sua saúde mental.
2. A behavior pattern where individuals consciously stay away from smartphones, computers, social media, or other digital technologies
Digital avoidance has become increasingly common among young professionals seeking work-life balance.
A evitação digital tornou-se cada vez mais comum entre profissionais jovens que buscam equilíbrio entre vida pessoal e profissional.
3. The tendency to resist adopting or using new digital tools or platforms
His digital avoidance made it difficult for him to adapt to remote work requirements.
Sua evitação digital tornou difícil para ele se adaptar aos requisitos do trabalho remoto.
In Brazil, digital avoidance is increasingly discussed in wellness and mental health contexts, particularly among young professionals in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro who experience high digital saturation. In the USA, especially in NYC, it has become a status symbol among affluent professionals and entrepreneurs who practice intentional disconnection. The concept gained popularity following discussions about digital burnout, social media mental health impacts, and the work-from-home shift during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYC Slang
going dark / unplugging / ghosting the internet
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