During the past year, have you …
• regularly found that you can’t think of anything else but the moment that you will be able to use
social media again?
• regularly felt dissatisfied because you wanted to spend more time on social media?
• often felt bad when you could not use social media?
• tried to spend less time on social media, but failed?
• regularly neglected other activities (e.g. hobbies, sport) because you wanted to use social media?
• regularly had arguments with others because of your social media use?
• regularly lied to your parents or friends about the amount of time you spend on social media?
• often used social media to escape from negative feelings?
• had serious conflict with your parents, brother(s) or sister(s) because of your social media use?

I scored a 1/9 score from the questions provided. Social media usage patterns worldwide are shaped by cultural norms, societal expectations, and technological integration. Attitudes towards technology, societal pressures, and the availability of alternative entertainment contribute to variations. Additionally, internet accessibility and socio-economic factors play crucial roles. These multifaceted influences collectively define the diverse landscape of global social media habits.