Household Digital Wellbeing Score
A single household score across the behaviours that have evidence behind them.
Household digital wellbeing rests on practices rather than limits, and devices charging outside bedrooms is the one that changes the most outcomes for the least argument.
Household Digital Wellbeing Score
Frequently asked
Is the Household Digital Wellbeing Score free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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