{"id":64000,"date":"2026-07-06T13:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=64000"},"modified":"2026-07-06T13:43:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:43:00","slug":"70-of-people-in-singapore-turn-to-screens-to-escape-daily-pressures-new-study-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=64000","title":{"rendered":"70% of People in Singapore Turn to Screens to Escape Daily Pressures, New Study Finds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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StarHub launches The Power of Pause to help people build\u00a0<\/i>healthier relationships with their digital devices<\/i><\/p>\n

SINGAPORE<\/span>, July 6, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — For many people in Singapore, screens have become a source of comfort,\u00a0connection\u00a0and escape.\u00a0A national\u00a0study by StarHub and YouGov1<\/sup>\u00a0found that seven in ten people in Singapore use screens to\u00a0cope with\u00a0everyday pressures, while more than 80% reported\u00a0feeling mentally drained by prolonged screen time.2<\/sup><\/p>\n

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In response, StarHub today launched\u00a0The Power of Pause<\/b>, the next chapter of its Digital Wellbeing initiative.\u00a0Building on last year’s focus on excessive screen time,\u00a0this year’s\u00a0initiative encourages people to better understand their\u00a0motivations behind their digital habits\u00a0and make more intentional choices about when to connect and when to take a break.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The conversation around screen time is increasingly about balancing that with creating meaningful, real-life moments with the people around us,” said Tan Toi Chia, Chief of People, Organisation and Communications at StarHub<\/span><\/b>. “As our lives become increasingly digital, choosing to pause creates opportunities to strengthen the connection between individuals, families and communities, one moment at a time.”<\/p>\n

The Power of Pause initiative will run throughout the year through the refreshed Digital BMI (Balanced Media Index) microsite, corporate partnerships, creator collaborations, and community activations, culminating in the return of the\u00a0StarHub 5G Wellness Festival\u00a0<\/b>in September 2026.<\/p>\n

A More Personalised Digital BMI Quiz<\/b><\/p>\n

The refreshed platform combines new tailored recommendations and expert-backed resources from partners including the\u00a0Infocomm\u00a0Media Development Authority (IMDA)<\/b>,\u00a0National Library Board (NLB)<\/b>, and digital mental health platform\u00a0ThoughtFull<\/b>. In support of the national Digital for Life movement, IMDA has contributed online safety resources to the platform, focused on helping parents and youths build healthy digital habits.<\/p>\n

“The study findings reflect what we see in\u00a0ThoughtFull’s\u00a0clinical data across the region every day: hyperconnectivity is becoming a measurable driver of psychological strain. Through our partnership with StarHub, Digital BMI users will be able to understand their emotional needs better with clinically backed content and a dedicated support journey within the\u00a0ThoughtFull\u00a0app,” said\u00a0Dr John Pinto, Head of Counselling at\u00a0ThoughtFull.<\/b><\/p>\n

From digital wellbeing and long-form reading to improve focus, to online safety and parenting in the digital age, the Digital BMI microsite aims to\u00a0provide\u00a0trusted guidance tailored to different life stages and needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0www.starhub.com\/digitalbmi<\/a>\u00a0to learn more and discover your Digital BMI today.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1<\/sup><\/i>\u00a0The national survey of 1,036 respondents in Singapore was conducted by StarHub and YouGov in April 2026.
<\/i>2<\/sup><\/i>\u00a0Please refer to the attached deck for\u00a0additional\u00a0findings from the 2025-2026 national studies conducted by StarHub and YouGov.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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StarHub launches The Power of Pause to help people build\u00a0<\/i>healthier relationships with their digital devices<\/i><\/p>\n

SINGAPORE<\/span>, July 6, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — For many people in Singapore, screens have become a source of comfort,\u00a0connection\u00a0and escape.\u00a0A national\u00a0study by StarHub and YouGov1<\/sup>\u00a0found that seven in ten people in Singapore use screens to\u00a0cope with\u00a0everyday pressures, while more than 80% reported\u00a0feeling mentally drained by prolonged screen time.2<\/sup><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In response, StarHub today launched\u00a0The Power of Pause<\/b>, the next chapter of its Digital Wellbeing initiative.\u00a0Building on last year’s focus on excessive screen time,\u00a0this year’s\u00a0initiative encourages people to better understand their\u00a0motivations behind their digital habits\u00a0and make more intentional choices about when to connect and when to take a break.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The conversation around screen time is increasingly about balancing that with creating meaningful, real-life moments with the people around us,” said Tan Toi Chia, Chief of People, Organisation and Communications at StarHub<\/span><\/b>. “As our lives become increasingly digital, choosing to pause creates opportunities to strengthen the connection between individuals, families and communities, one moment at a time.”<\/p>\n

The Power of Pause initiative will run throughout the year through the refreshed Digital BMI (Balanced Media Index) microsite, corporate partnerships, creator collaborations, and community activations, culminating in the return of the\u00a0StarHub 5G Wellness Festival\u00a0<\/b>in September 2026.<\/p>\n

A More Personalised Digital BMI Quiz<\/b><\/p>\n

The refreshed platform combines new tailored recommendations and expert-backed resources from partners including the\u00a0Infocomm\u00a0Media Development Authority (IMDA)<\/b>,\u00a0National Library Board (NLB)<\/b>, and digital mental health platform\u00a0ThoughtFull<\/b>. In support of the national Digital for Life movement, IMDA has contributed online safety resources to the platform, focused on helping parents and youths build healthy digital habits.<\/p>\n

“The study findings reflect what we see in\u00a0ThoughtFull’s\u00a0clinical data across the region every day: hyperconnectivity is becoming a measurable driver of psychological strain. Through our partnership with StarHub, Digital BMI users will be able to understand their emotional needs better with clinically backed content and a dedicated support journey within the\u00a0ThoughtFull\u00a0app,” said\u00a0Dr John Pinto, Head of Counselling at\u00a0ThoughtFull.<\/b><\/p>\n

From digital wellbeing and long-form reading to improve focus, to online safety and parenting in the digital age, the Digital BMI microsite aims to\u00a0provide\u00a0trusted guidance tailored to different life stages and needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0www.starhub.com\/digitalbmi<\/a>\u00a0to learn more and discover your Digital BMI today.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1<\/sup><\/i>\u00a0The national survey of 1,036 respondents in Singapore was conducted by StarHub and YouGov in April 2026.
<\/i>2<\/sup><\/i>\u00a0Please refer to the attached deck for\u00a0additional\u00a0findings from the 2025-2026 national studies conducted by StarHub and YouGov.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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