Iran’s digital divide: Iranians without internet suffering from isolation, depression - study
Nearly every interviewee spoken to by Filterbaan mentioned wanting to leave Iran, in part due to the internet ban as part of a wider crackdown on personal freedom
Assessment
A new study highlights how Iran's internet restrictions are deepening social isolation and mental health struggles among citizens. The finding that nearly all interviewees expressed a desire to leave the country suggests the digital clampdown is fueling emigration sentiment. This research adds concrete data to ongoing concerns about the human cost of Iran's information controls.