Smartphone Compulsion Test - Technology Addiction Center

1. Do you find yourself spending more time on your cell or smartphone than you realize?

Yes No

2. Do you find yourself mindlessly passing time on a regular basis by staring at your cell or smartphone?

Yes No

3. Do you find yourself mindlessly passing time on a regular basis by staring at your cell or smartphone?

Yes No

4. Do you find yourself spending more time texting, tweeting or emailing as opposed to talking to people in person?

Yes No

5. Has the amount of time you spend on your cell or smartphone been increasing?

Yes No

6. Do you wish you could be a little less involved with your cell or smartphone?

Yes No

7. Do you sleep with your cell or smartphone (turned on) under your pillow or next to your bed regularly?

Yes No

8. Do you find yourself viewing and answering texts, tweets and emails at all hours of the day and night—even when it means interrupting other things you are doing?

Yes No

9. Do you text, email, tweet or surf while driving or doing other similar activities that require your focused attention and concentration?

Yes No

10. Do you feel your use of your cell or smartphone decreases your productivity at times?

Yes No

11. Do you feel reluctant to be without your cell or smartphone, even for a short time?

Yes No

12. Do you feel ill-at-ease or uncomfortable when you accidentally leave your smartphone in the car or at home, have no service or have a broken phone?

Yes No

13. When you eat meals, is your cell or smartphone always part of the table place setting?

Yes No

14. When your cell or smartphone rings, beeps or buzzes, do you feel an intense urge to check for texts, tweets, emails, updates, etc.?

Yes No

15. Do you find yourself mindlessly checking your cell or smartphone many times a day, even when you know there is likely nothing new or important to see?

Yes No

Disclaimer: It should be noted that no medical or psychiatric diagnosis can be made solely by a written test or screening instrument alone; this survey is intended for educational and informational purposes only. If you score is on the higher side it would be reasonable to examine whether your use or over-use is creating any problems in work-life balance. If you are concerned about your Smartphone use, you may wish to consult with a mental health/addiction professional with expertise in Internet and Technology Addiction (Process/Behavioral Addictions).

Technology Addiction Center (TAC) provides an innovative approach to technology addiction treatment. Our Licensed Professional Counselors have extensive backgrounds in technology and years of experience helping people recognize and recover from technology dependence and abuse.

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Hartford, CT 06106

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