Mekhi D. Booker

Old Dominion University

CYSE201S

March 20th, 2024

I believe that different patterns of social media use and its associated problems across the world can be attributed to various factors, including cultural norms, access to technology, socioeconomic status, and individual differences. Cultural attitudes towards technology, social interaction, and leisure activities can shape how individuals engage with social media and whether it becomes problematic. Factors such as peer influence, parental supervision, and the regulatory environment can also play a role in shaping social media behaviors. Having a score of 1/9 means that ultimately I’m not allowing social media to affect my overall mental health.

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).

Answer: No

Regularly felt dissatisfied because you want to spend more time on social media? Yes/No (Tolerance).

Answer: No

Often felt bad when you could not use social media? Yes/No (Withdrawal).

Answer: Yes

Tried to spend less time on social media, but failed? Yes/No (Persistence).

Answer: No

Regularly neglected other activities (i.e. hobbies, sports, homework) because you wanted to use social media? Yes/No (Displacement).

Answer: No

Regularly had arguments with others because of your social media use? Yes/No (Problems).

Answer: No

Regularly lied to your parents or friends about the amount of time you spend on social media? Yes/No (Deception).

Answer: No

Often used social media to escape from negative feelings? Yes/No (Escape).

Answer: No

Had serious conflict with parents, siblings, friends, or relationships because of your social media use? Yes/No (Conflict).

Answer: No

Based on these answers, the score would be 1, indicating no signs of social media disorder.