OneSight: A Unified Interface of Multi-Social Media Apps for DigitalWellbeing

ABSTRACT

The digital era has heralded unprecedented connectivity and information accessibil-

ity through social media platforms. While these platforms offer valuable benefits,

their design mechanisms often promote addictive behaviours, leading to negative

physical and cognitive effects. This paper tackles the challenge of fostering a health-

ier relationship with social media. A comprehensive survey involving 527 participants

from the UK reveals a significant level of social media dependency and a strong de-

sire for more self-controlled engagement. In response, we introduce OneSight, a novel

mobile application that aims to mitigate the addictive elements commonly found on

social media platforms. OneSight aggregates content from multiple social media

platforms into a unified interface and incorporates features promoting mindful and

self-controlled browsing, such as reminders and timeout locks. A further three-week

field study with 30 participants demonstrates that OneSight enhances user agency

over their social media consumption habits, offering a more balanced approach to

engaging with social media.