Digital micro-engagement: Role in the cognitive failures and emotional dysregulation among young adults

The study examines the relationship between digital Micro engagement, cognitive failure, and emotional dysregulation among young adults with a particular focus on the role of cognitive failure. A total of 200 participants completed measures, assessing digital Micro decision-making, cognitive failure, and emotional dysregulation. Using a quantitative correlation research design along with regression and mediation analysis, the finding demonstrated that digital Micro Engagement were significantly associated with both cognitive failure and emotional regulation. Further, cognitive failure was found to significantly predict emotional dysregulation. Mediation analysis revealed that cognitive failure, partially immediate the relationship between digital Micro Engagement and emotional dis regulation. These finding highlight the impact of fragmented digital behavior and cognitive efficacy and emotional functioning, emphasising the role of cognitive processes in linking digital Engagement with emotional outcome.