Abstract:
In this study, we assessed stress levels and selected hormonal parameters in young women (aged 28 to 35) who voluntarily limited their digital exposure over an extended period (three months or more). The study sample included both women with and without children, as the presence of children is commonly considered an additional stress factor. The results demonstrated that, regardless of parental status, reducing digital device usage led to a decrease in stress indicators and cortisol levels. Moreover, an increase in prolactin levels – a hormone associated, among other roles, with maternal behavior – was observed in the participants.
