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3 papers from our local library contribute to this synthesis, with an average publication year of 2026.

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Rapid digitalization has helped society cope

Research gap analysis derived from 3 psychology papers in our local library.

The gap

BACKGROUND: While rapid digitalization has helped society cope with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, will it bring health equity to the digitally disadvantaged? Limited studies have explored how individuals' digital activities may

Evidence profile

Sourced from the abstract and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2025 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 7 times in total.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

Digitalization, Psychological Well-Being, and the Third-Level Digital Divide: Survey Study During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China (2025) · Journal of Medical Internet Research · cited 7× · doi
BACKGROUND: While rapid digitalization has helped society cope with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, will it bring health equity to the digitally disadvantaged? Limited studies have explored how individuals' digital activities may impact their psychological well-being during the pandemic and whether these effects vary across different sociodemographic groups.
generalabstract
Keywords: pandemic background rapid digitalization helped society cope uncertainty covid bring health equity digitally disadvantaged limited
Linking Perceived Hospital-Generated Content to Psychological Well-Being Through Integrated Cognitive and Emotional Resilience Mechanisms Among Emerging Adults (2026) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi
The study identifies a gap in the literature regarding the relationship between hospital-generated digital health content and psychological well-being in emerging adults. There is a need for research on the role of neuroticism as a moderator of this relationship. The study highlights the importance of considering the potential negative effects of hospital-generated content on mental health, such as cyberchondria and health anxiety.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
Keywords: study identifies gap literature regarding relationship between hospital-generated
Sobrecarga digital, ruminação e ansiedade antecipatória como expressões contemporâneas de sofrimento psíquico comum na atenção primária: uma revisão de escopo (2026) · Revista DCS · doi
The paper identifies a gap in the literature regarding the relationship between digital overload, rumination, and anticipatory anxiety and common mental suffering in primary health care. The study highlights the importance of considering the impact of digital technology use on mental health. The paper suggests that further research is needed to understand the mechanisms underlying the relationship between these concepts.
generalstated research gapevidence 4/5
Keywords: paper identifies gap literature regarding relationship between digital

Questions about this gap

BACKGROUND: While rapid digitalization has helped society cope with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, will it bring health equity to the digitally disadvantaged? Limited st… This is supported by 3 representative gap statements extracted from 3 papers, rated weak evidence.

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