1. Regularly found that you can’t think of anything else but the moment you will be able to use social media again? Yes/No (Preoccupation). My Answer: No
2. Regularly felt dissatisfied because you want to spend more time on social media? Yes/No (Tolerance). My Answer: No
3. Often felt bad when you could not use social media? Yes/No (Withdrawal). My Answer: No
4. Tried to spend less time on social media, but failed? Yes/No (Persistence). My Answer: No
5. Regularly neglected other activities (i.e. hobbies, sports, homework) because you wanted to use social media? Yes/No (Displacement). My Answer: No
6. Regularly had arguments with others because of your social media use? Yes/No (Problems). My Answer: No
7. Regularly led to your parents or friends about the amount of time you spend on social media? Yes/No (Deception). My Answer: No
8. Often used social media to escape from negative feelings? Yes/No (Escape). My Answer: No
9. Had serious conflict with parents, brother, sister (friends, relationships etc.) because of your social media use? Yes/No (Conflict). My Answer: No
I have not allowed social media to influence my decision making as shown with the answer choices above. I always see videos and posts on the internet that show the lives of influencers and ask, this is what they want you to see, how are they when the cameras are off? The answer to that question is usually shown in time, as those influencers through their ego expose themselves. The scale captures that observation really well, as the specific questions asked, at least to me, cause one to self-reflect their actions when related to social media. Moreover, when it comes to different patterns, I believe a societies culture, access to technology, and individual relations impact how one interacts with social media. If an individual comes from a background where they perceive social media as a threat, then they are more compelled to not interact on such platforms. However, if one comes from a background where their family are social influencers, they would most likely be compelled to interact with social platforms accordingly.