1. Habit Loop Disruption
Frequent social media use is often a habit we perform on autopilot.
Our app steps in right at the heart of this issiue by disrupting the seamless transition from the impulse to social media use, so you don’t get sucked in and spend there more time than you want to.
2. Self-Reflection
By introducing a pause before accessing social media, users are encouraged to engage in metacognition, which is thinking about one’s thinking. This brief period allows for introspection, prompting you to reflect on your motivations and the results of your current action.
3. Nudge Theory
Our app integrates principles from the Nudge Theory. In certain conditions, a small push can significantly impact people’s decision-making. In ScrollKiller, this is in the form of displaying thought-provoking questions and users’ own notes while they are deciding if they will spend time on social media or not.
4. Decisional Inertia
Decisional inertia refers to our tendency to continue our current course of action, even when it might not be in our best interests. ScrollKiller acts as a brake.
