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Digital Addiction Assessment

This assessment will help you evaluate the digital demands in your life, as well as any dependencies, and if they could be leading to digital, smartphone, or internet addiction. 

“Internet Addiction” is a controversial theorized mental disorder, the existence and/or importance of which is still being debated among the psychological community. While this screening test may reveal some of the more pathological aspects of internet and smartphone use, it should not be used as a definitive diagnostic test. As sincerely and honest as possible, use this scale of 5 choices (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always) for each question, answer how often the situations below apply to you and your use of computers or smartphones:

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Question 1 of 24

How many digital devices do you own? (Including Smart TV's, tablets, laptops, cellphones, accessories (watches) and wearables.

A

One

B

Two

C

Three

D

Four

E

Five + (or More)

Question 2 of 24

How many hours a day are you spending on your digital devices?

A

1-3 Hours

B

3-5 Hours

C

5-10 Hours

D

12-14 Hours

E

14+ Hours

Question 3 of 24

I find myself using my smartphone longer than I planned to.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 4 of 24

I would rather be on my smartphone or computer than interact with my partner.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 5 of 24

I would rather spend time online than do things around the house.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 6 of 24

My performance in school or at work suffers because of the amount of time I spend online.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 7 of 24

People close to me are concerned about the amount of time I spend on my smartphone or computer.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Often

D

Sometimes

E

Always

Question 8 of 24

When asked what I do online, I prefer not to answer.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 9 of 24

My performance in school or at work suffers because of the amount of time I spend online.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 10 of 24

People close to me are concerned about the amount of time I spend on my smartphone or computer.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 11 of 24

When asked what I do online, I prefer not to answer.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 12 of 24

My productivity and attentiveness suffers because of the amount of time I spend online.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

New Choice

F

Always

Question 13 of 24

I check my social media, text messages, or emails first thing after waking up.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 14 of 24

I am bothered when people interrupt me while I am using my computer smartphone.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 15 of 24

I feel anxious when I do not have my smartphone with me.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 16 of 24

I use the internet to escape from my real life.

A

Never

B

Sometimes

C

Rarely

D

Often

E

Always

Question 17 of 24

I would be less interesting and happy without access to the internet.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 18 of 24

I put off things I have to do by using my computer or smartphone.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 19 of 24

I put off things I have to do by using my computer or smartphone.

A

Never

B

Sometimes

C

Rarely

D

Often

E

Always

Question 20 of 24

When I am unable to use my smartphone, I miss it or think about what I could be doing online.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 21 of 24

I stay up later at night than I had intended due to doing things online.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 22 of 24

I would rather stay home and use the internet than go out with friends.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 23 of 24

I have tried to reduce my smartphone or internet use without success.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

Question 24 of 24

I am concerned about missing out on things online when not checking my smartphone.

A

Never

B

Rarely

C

Sometimes

D

Often

E

Always

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