Social Media Disorder Scale (9-item) · 2 min · 9 items

Is this a disorder, or just a Tuesday?

Nine yes/no questions. The Social Media Disorder Scale, built to mirror DSM-5 Internet Gaming Disorder criteria. Answer honestly; the results stay on your device.

Question 1 of 9

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Is this a disorder, or just a Tuesday?

In the past year, have you regularly found that you can't think of anything else but the moment you can use social media again?

In the past year, have you regularly felt dissatisfied because you wanted to spend more time on social media?

In the past year, have you often felt bad when you could not use social media?

In the past year, have you tried to spend less time on social media, but failed?

In the past year, have you regularly neglected other activities (e.g., hobbies, sports) because you wanted to use social media?

In the past year, have you regularly had arguments with others because of your social media use?

In the past year, have you regularly lied to your parents, partner, or friends about the amount of time you spend on social media?

In the past year, have you often used social media to escape from negative feelings?

In the past year, have you had serious conflict with your family because of your social media use?

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