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!
1. What is your gender? Male Female Prefer not to say
2. What is your current academic year? 3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. How frequently do you use your smartphone for the following purposes?
Social media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Messaging apps (e.g., WhatsApp, WeChat, Telegram)
Entertainment (e.g., videos, music, games)
News & information browsing
Academic/study-related activities
7. Do you use your smartphone when you go to bed? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
8. Do you use your smartphone immediately after waking up? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
9. 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? 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? 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