I scored a 2.0 on the Social Media Disorder Scale. This number is pretty low compared to other people but I knew going into the assessment it would be. I don’t use social media often and do not post. The questions on the assessment were great questions because my friends exhibit some of these qualities. My friends have missed outings because they didn’t feel like socializing in person. I’ve personally seen arguments between family members because of a sibling, spouse, or child’s inability to put down their phone. I think in cultures where family and community are more important than ones self, social media disorder isn’t as much of an issue.
