What does this Social Media / Internet Use Concerns Test measure?

This Social Media / Internet Use Concerns Test explores how often, over approximately the last month, you spend time on social media and other online platforms, how preoccupied you feel, how much loss of control you experience, what emotional effects show up (such as FOMO, anxiety or low mood) and how much your online use interferes with sleep, work, study or relationships.

Is this Social Media / Internet Use Concerns Test a diagnosis of addiction?

No. This test is a self-help screening tool focused on social media and internet use patterns. It cannot confirm or exclude a diagnosis of addiction or any mental disorder. Only a qualified professional can make a diagnosis after a full assessment.

What should I do if my concern scores are high?

Higher scores suggest that social media or internet use may be frequent, hard to control or emotionally costly. If these patterns significantly affect your sleep, mood, school or work performance, relationships or safety, consider seeking a professional evaluation and support for changing your online habits.

Social Media / Internet Use Concerns Test – Time, Control, Emotions & Impact

How the test works

Answer about your use of social media apps and other online platforms (for example messaging, browsing, streaming) over approximately the last month. All questions are required.

What this test explores

The test focuses on how often, over roughly the last month, you experience:

Time & preoccupation – hours online, constant checking, difficulty staying offline.
Loss of control & urges – feeling pulled to check, scroll or refresh even when you intended not to.
Emotional impact – FOMO, anxiety, low mood, anger or shame linked to online content and interactions.
Interference & consequences – impact on sleep, concentration, productivity, relationships or safety.

Being connected can be useful and enjoyable. Problems arise when online activity becomes difficult to limit, emotionally draining or clearly in conflict with your health and goals.

How to use this result

Seeing social media and internet use in terms of dimensions can help you move beyond “too much / too little”. Different aspects (time, control, emotions, impact) can change at different speeds and may need different strategies.

You can use this profile to experiment with limits and “digital boundaries”, to track change over time, and to guide conversations with professionals about attention, emotion regulation, social comparison and online habits.

Social Media / Internet Use Concerns Test – FAQ

Is high social media use always a problem?

Not necessarily. Some people spend many hours online for work, study or hobbies without clear harm. This test focuses on preoccupation, loss of control, emotional cost and interference with daily life, not just time alone.

Is this test only about social networks?

No. You can answer based on your overall online use, including social networks, messaging apps, video platforms, news feeds and general browsing. If you prefer, you can focus on the platform or type of use that concerns you most.

Can this test replace a professional assessment?

No. The test is a self-reflection and psychoeducation tool. It cannot capture all relevant information (such as other mental health conditions, neurodivergence or life stressors). If you are worried, bring your results to a qualified professional and use them as a starting point for a fuller conversation.

Social Media / Internet Use Concerns Test