Smartphone Addiction Among College Students Survey

This questionnaire aims to investigate smartphone usage habits and addiction tendencies among college students. Your participation is voluntary and all responses will be kept strictly confidential. Please answer the following questions based on your actual situation. It will take approximately 5-8 minutes to complete. Thank you for your cooperation!

What is your gender?

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

What is your current academic year?

How long have you been using a smartphone?

Less than 1 year

1-2 years

3-5 years

6-8 years

More than 8 years

On average, how many hours do you spend using your smartphone per day (excluding academic/course-related use)?

Less than 1 hour

1-2 hours

2-3 hours

3-4 hours

4-5 hours

More than 5 hours

How often do you check your smartphone in a typical hour?

Never

1-2 times

3-5 times

6-10 times

11-15 times

More than 15 times

How frequently do you use your smartphone for the following purposes?

	Never	Rarely (less than once a week)	Occasionally (1-3 times a week)	Frequently (4-6 times a week)	Daily	Multiple times a day
Social media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Social media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Messaging apps (e.g., WhatsApp, WeChat, Telegram)
Messaging apps (e.g., WhatsApp, WeChat, Telegram)
Entertainment (e.g., videos, music, games)
Entertainment (e.g., videos, music, games)
News & information browsing
News & information browsing
Online shopping
Online shopping
Academic/study-related activities
Academic/study-related activities
Other
Other

Do you use your smartphone when you go to bed?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

Do you use your smartphone immediately after waking up?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

I feel anxious when I cannot use my smartphone

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

10.

I use my smartphone to escape from boredom or negative emotions

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

11.

I prioritize smartphone use over other daily activities

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

12.

I often lose track of time while using my smartphone

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

13.

My academic performance has been affected by excessive smartphone use

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

14.

Which of the following problems have you experienced due to smartphone use?[Multiple]

Poor sleep quality

Eye strain or vision problems

Neck or back pain

Reduced face-to-face social interaction

Difficulty concentrating on studies

Neglect of personal responsibilities

Increased expenses

Other

15.

Have you ever attempted to set limits on your smartphone usage?

Yes, and I succeeded

Yes, but I failed

No, but I have considered it

No, I don't think it's necessary

16.

If you have attempted to limit smartphone use, which methods did you try?[Multiple]

Using app blockers or screen time trackers

Setting specific 'phone-free' times

Keeping the phone out of sight during study/sleep

Turning off non-essential notifications

Replacing phone time with other activities (e.g., reading, sports)

Seeking support from friends/family

Other

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