SARS-Cov-2 Lockdown Mediates Increased Use of Technology for Leisure: Implication for Development of Digital Hygiene

Digital activities has become the preferred modality to structure leisure time during SARS-Cov-2. It has led to increased use of digital technologies. Mr. A, 23 years old, unmarried male pursuing post-graduation belonging to a nuclear family contacted for management of excessive use of online technologies during the SARS-CoV-2 related lock down period. The clinical interview technique was used for assessing the pattern and dysfunctions related to use of technologies. The case demonstrates the role of online activities like social media, online entertainment, and online gaming to cope with absence of access to offline leisure time activities during the SARS-CoV-2 lockdown. However, there is a need to create awareness that engagement in online leisure time activities can lead to excessive use of online activities in the absence of avenues for engagement in offline activities.