Complete the Social Media Disorder scaleLinks to an external site.. How did you score? 0 out of 9 What do you think about the items in the scale? Why do you think that different patterns are found across the world?

I do not use social media often, so I scored nothing on the Social Media Disorder scale. The scale assesses how much social media usage impacts one’s daily life and overall well-being. It comprises several items that evaluate various aspects of social media use, such as time spent on social media, difficulty controlling social media usage, and the impact of social media usage on relationships, work, and self-esteem. Different patterns are found worldwide, which could be due to various factors such as cultural differences, access to technology, and individual differences in social media usage habits. Cultural differences are crucial in shaping social media usage patterns, as different cultures have different attitudes and norms toward technology and social media. Countries with better technological infrastructure and higher rates of internet penetration tend to have higher rates of social media usage than those with lower rates of internet penetration. Finally, individual differences in social media usage habits can also contribute to the observed patterns.