Resources
Socially Fed Resources
Tools and information for a healthier social media diet
Based on our research and user feedback, we've compiled these resources to help you implement a healthier approach to social media consumption. Use these tools and information to take control of your digital wellbeing.
Screen Time Management
- Built-in tools: Most smartphones now include screen time tracking and app limits
- iPhone: Screen Time settings
- Android: Digital Wellbeing tools
- Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube activity dashboards
- Third-party apps: Focus apps that block distracting websites and apps during work sessions
- Browser extensions: Tools that remove infinite scroll and other addictive features from social platforms
Education & Awareness
- NetSafe NZ: Guidelines and resources for safe online practices
- AllSides.com: News from across the political spectrum to help diversify your information diet
- Center for Humane Technology: Resources at humanetech.com with practical steps for healthier tech use
- Mental Health Foundation: Resources for maintaining wellbeing in the digital age
Research Insights
- Active vs. Passive Use: Research by Frison & Eggermont (2015) found that active social media use is associated with more positive outcomes than passive consumption
- PAUM: The Passive and Active Facebook Use Measure developed by Gerson, Plagnol & Corr (2017) provides a framework for understanding different types of engagement
- Social Media Integration: Studies show integrating social media with real-life activities leads to better outcomes than emotional attachment to platforms
Privacy & Data Awareness
- Download your data: Most platforms allow you to request and download your personal data
- Facebook: Settings > Your Facebook Information
- Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram have similar options
- "A Day in the Life of Your Data": Apple's guide to understanding modern data collection practices
- Privacy guides: Resources for understanding how your data is used by social media companies
Community Support
- Digital wellness groups: Many communities host digital wellbeing workshops and support groups
- Digital minimalism communities: Online groups focused on intentional technology use
- Mental health support: Resources for when social media negatively impacts wellbeing
- Socially Fed community: Connect with others working to improve their social media habits
Healthy Usage Checklist
- Review settings & privacy: Regularly audit your privacy settings on all platforms
- Manage notifications: Turn off non-essential notifications (75% of our survey respondents did this)
- Curate your experience: Unfollow accounts that consistently make you feel bad
- Set boundaries: Define specific times for social media use
- Be intentional: Ask yourself why you're opening the app before each use
- Practice mindfulness: Notice how different types of content affect your mood