Problematic Social Media Use Scale
Explore whether your relationship with social media is negatively affecting your daily life.
What it measures
This scale measures the degree of problematic social media use by exploring mental preoccupation, control over use, and impacts on daily life. This exploration is an educational self-awareness tool, not a medical diagnosis.
Who it is for
Suitable for adults and young people who use social media and want to assess the nature of that use and how it affects various aspects of their life.
How it works
Respond to ten statements describing your social media use patterns over the past three months.
Answer honestly
No right or wrong answers — choose what genuinely reflects you.
At your own pace
Pause and resume at any time without losing your progress.
Your instant report
When done, your report appears immediately — detailed, downloadable, shareable.
This test is educational and for self-awareness only. It does not constitute a medical diagnosis or replace professional assessment.