Self-Assessment
Are You a Cell Phone Addict and Tech Junkie?
Is the use of technology starting to consume you and interfere with the balance of your everyday life? Answer Agree or Disagree to all 21 statements to get your score.
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1. Ok without technology
If I can not have access to technology for more than 4 hours I would be uncomfortable.
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2. No access to current events
If I am unable to get the news (e.g., happenings, weather, etc.) on my tech, this would concern me.
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3. Battery low
I start to panic when my battery is low on my tech devices.
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4. Data
If my data was shut down on my phone I would be relieved.
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5. Bars
If there was no wifi for my computer or bars on my phone I become agitated.
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6. Cutting edge technology
I am obsessed with having the newest technological gadgets and phones.
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7. Social media and other online communication
I would be uncomfortable if I could not stay up-to-date with social media and online networks.
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8. Notifications
I would be agitated if I could not check my notifications or hear my notifications.
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9. Online identity
I would be nervous if disconnected from my online identity.
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10. Email
I am fine with checking my email messages only once a day.
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11. Notifications
I never mute my technology. Always keep notifications on phone vibrate or ring.
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12. Ignore family and friends
When my phone or other technology device alerts me, I ignore my family and friends to check technology.
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13. Gaming
I spend a minimum of 2 hours 5 days a week or more gaming.
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14. Social Media
I am devastated when someone unfriends, blocks or says something negative about my posts.
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15. Posting
It is important for me to post every day on some sort of social media.
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16. Stalking
I stalk friends, boyfriends or girlfriends, strangers and family through social media.
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17. Pictures
I am constantly posting pictures of food I am eating, outings with friends and family at least 5 or more days a week.
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18. Followers
I post outrageous and interesting videos and photos on social media to increase my follower and friends network.
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19. Lost without technology
I feel lost when not connected to technology.
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20. Apps
Whenever I am bored or have a minute I am on my phone playing phone app games or computer gaming.
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21. Complain
My family and friends complain about me always being on my phone, computer or other technology.
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