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. Don't lie. Nobody's watching but you. (Well, and them.)

Question 1 of 9

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Is this a disorder, or just a Tuesday?

...regularly found that you can't think of anything else but the moment you can use social media again?

...regularly felt dissatisfied because you wanted to spend more time on social media?

...often felt bad when you could not use social media?

...tried to spend less time on social media, but failed?

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

...regularly had arguments with others because of your social media use?

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

...often used social media to escape from negative feelings?

...had serious conflict with your family because of your social media use?

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