Digital Wellness or Academic Drift? A Critical Response

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jarid Shaub Shaub
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18300067
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Abstract

A formal epistemological and psychometric critique of Laffier et al. (2025), addressing conceptual vagueness, methodological circularity, and absence of empirical validation within emerging “digital wellness” frameworks. Highlights the problem of academic drift and outlines rigorous standards for future construct development.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Impact of Technology on Adolescents Psychometric Methodologies and Testing Digital Media and Philosophy

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
19 January 2026