I think if we want to go down the intuition route, we should compare people who don't have a partner/kids and the kind of relationship (good or bad). Are you al

I think if we want to go down the intuition route, we should compare people who don't have a partner/kids and the kind of relationship (good or bad). Are you alone and happier on the device or the real world? Do you hate your partner and are happier on the device or the real world? Stuff like that. Devices can offer escapes and distractions from bad situations and that might actually help your mental health. However, if real life is good, escaping isn't what you want to do and probably isn't going to help your mental health.