Page 71 - Cyber Safety C-7

Feeling anxious or irritable: Some may feel stressed or upset when they can’t access their
social media accounts or when they’re offline for a while.

Sleep problems: Staying up late to scroll through social media can result in not getting enough
sleep, making it hard to concentrate during the day.

21 st
SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION QUIZ Century #Initiative
Skills

Answer the following questions to see how much social media affects your daily life. For each statement,
choose the option that best describes your habits.
1. How often do you check your social media accounts?

a. Once a day or less

b. Several times a day

c. Every few minutes

2. How do you feel when you don’t have access to social media for a day?

a. I feel okay, I can do other things

b. I feel a bit bored, but I can find other activities

c. I feel upset or anxious without it

3. How much time do you spend on social media each day?
a. Less than 1 hour

b. 1–2 hours

c. More than 3 hours

4. Do you find yourself scrolling through social media even when you have other things to do?

a. Rarely or never

b. Sometimes, when I’m bored

c. Often, even when I should be doing other things

5. Do you feel like you’re missing out if you don’t check social media often?

a. Not really, I’m okay without it

b. Sometimes, but it’s not a big deal

c. Yes, I feel disconnected from what’s happening

Mastering Social Media the Smart Way 69