1. Regularly found that you can’t think of anything else but
the moment you will be able to use social media again?
No (Preoccupation)
2. Regularly felt dissatisfied because you want to spend more
time on social media? No (Tolerance).
3. Often felt bad when you could not use social media?
No (Withdrawal).
4. Tried to spend less time on social media, but failed?
No (Persistence).
5. Regularly neglected other activities (i.e. hobbies, sports,
homework) because you wanted to use social media?
No (Displacement).
6. Regularly had arguments with others because of your
social media use? No (Problems).
7. Regularly led to your parents or friends about the amount
of time you spend on social media? No (Deception).
8. Often used social media to escape from negative feelings?
Yes (Escape).
9. Had serious conflict with parents, brother, sister (friends,
relationships etc.) because of your social media use?
No (Conflict).
I believe I scored well, these items are going to be different for everyone because across generations everyone has lived differently and social media is different for everyone. I believe patterns are different worldwide because of how you are raised.
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