Social Media Use

Social Media Use Assessment Quiz

Social Media Use Assessment Quiz

Reflect on your social media habits and understand if your use might be problematic

Instructions

For each statement below, indicate how often it applies to you based on your social media use over the past year:

1 = Very Rarely/Never
2 = Rarely
3 = Sometimes
4 = Often
5 = Very Often/Always
Progress 0/15

1. Preoccupation

I find myself thinking about social media even when I'm not using it, or eagerly anticipating my next time online.

2. Tolerance

I feel a need to spend increasing amounts of time on social media to achieve the same level of satisfaction or mood alteration.

3. Mood Modification/Escapism

I use social media to forget about personal problems, escape from real-world difficulties, or to improve my mood.

4. Withdrawal Symptoms

I feel restless, troubled, or uneasy if I am unable to use social media.

5. Conflict/Interference with Responsibilities

My social media use interferes with my daily responsibilities, such as schoolwork, my job, or household chores.

6. Neglect of Other Activities

I regularly neglect important activities, hobbies, or social gatherings (in-person) because I would rather use social media.

7. Loss of Control

I find that I spend more time on social media than I originally intended.

8. Unsuccessful Attempts to Cut Down

I have frequently tried to cut down on my social media use without success.

9. Deception

I lie to family members, friends, or others to conceal the extent of my social media involvement.

10. Distraction & Inattention

Social media is a significant distraction from tasks requiring my full attention, making it difficult to concentrate.

11. Sleep Disruption

My social media use frequently disrupts my sleep patterns.

12. Passive Scrolling & Regret

I passively scroll through social media feeds without a specific purpose, sometimes leading to feelings of regret or a "mind-numbing" sensation.

13. Social Comparison & Negative Feelings

I frequently compare myself to others on social media, which often leads to feelings of envy, inadequacy, or dissatisfaction.

14. Impact on Mood from Feedback

The amount of likes, comments, or shares I get on social media significantly impacts my mood.

15. Constant Connectivity

I feel a constant need to be accessible and reachable on social media.