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The scale used for those interested. My score is quite a bit higher than I expected. https://www.healthyscreens.com/scale https://www.healthyscreens.com/scale

prmoustache 3y ago
I am relieved to be way below the average but that was kinda expected as I have most notification but instant messages silenced and am mostly only using the browser on my phone and closed all social media accounts but a fediverse one. And I would totally use it less and leave it at home more if it wasn't for my partner complaining when I am not answering her messages and calls.
- darkerside 3y ago
  > 7. I would never give up using my smartphone even if my daily life were greatly affected by it Understanding that a smartphone is a requirement for an efficient modern daily life doesn't seem like an indicator for addiction to me.
  - prmoustache 3y ago
    You'd have to define 'efficiency' in this case.
    - steve_adams_86 3y ago
      This, to me, is a massive part of what’s wrong with smartphone and internet use in general. We want to believe it’s efficient, but I have the distinct sense that over 90% of what people do on smart phones is likely an unnecessary activity that interferes with things in their lives that are actually important. Does it make wasting time or doing things we like efficient? Sure. Is it efficient to make these activities a big part of our lives? Maybe not.
      - darkerside 3y ago
        I'm not saying it's necessary or efficient for all activities, but it means I can talk to people on the road, face time the kids with grandparents, respond to that important email at the soccer game, etc. Are these things necessary? No. But they help me accomplish goals I care about faster.
timvdalen 3y ago
Hmm, I find it hard to separate "smartphone use" from "internet use" in this questionnaire, as well as work versus entertainment
- steve_adams_86 3y ago
  I agree. This test works well for me because I don’t have an internet problem so much as an “I need to keep my phone hidden” problem. On a computer, I partition time a lot more effectively and enjoy doing work on them. I regulate myself a lot better. On a phone, I do dumb things and I do it for too long. It’s a de-stressing habit that doesn’t work well, but is too easy to fall into. I can see that for someone who has issues with internet or screen use in general, this survey would only be touching on a facet of the larger problem here, and it wouldn’t be entirely helpful to the surveyor or the surveyed.

prmoustache 3y ago

I am relieved to be way below the average but that was kinda expected as I have most notification but instant messages silenced and am mostly only using the browser on my phone and closed all social media accounts but a fediverse one. And I would totally use it less and leave it at home more if it wasn't for my partner complaining when I am not answering her messages and calls.

darkerside 3y ago
> 7. I would never give up using my smartphone even if my daily life were greatly affected by it Understanding that a smartphone is a requirement for an efficient modern daily life doesn't seem like an indicator for addiction to me.
- prmoustache 3y ago
  You'd have to define 'efficiency' in this case.
  - steve_adams_86 3y ago
    This, to me, is a massive part of what’s wrong with smartphone and internet use in general. We want to believe it’s efficient, but I have the distinct sense that over 90% of what people do on smart phones is likely an unnecessary activity that interferes with things in their lives that are actually important. Does it make wasting time or doing things we like efficient? Sure. Is it efficient to make these activities a big part of our lives? Maybe not.
    - darkerside 3y ago
      I'm not saying it's necessary or efficient for all activities, but it means I can talk to people on the road, face time the kids with grandparents, respond to that important email at the soccer game, etc. Are these things necessary? No. But they help me accomplish goals I care about faster.

timvdalen 3y ago

Hmm, I find it hard to separate "smartphone use" from "internet use" in this questionnaire, as well as work versus entertainment

steve_adams_86 3y ago
I agree. This test works well for me because I don’t have an internet problem so much as an “I need to keep my phone hidden” problem. On a computer, I partition time a lot more effectively and enjoy doing work on them. I regulate myself a lot better. On a phone, I do dumb things and I do it for too long. It’s a de-stressing habit that doesn’t work well, but is too easy to fall into. I can see that for someone who has issues with internet or screen use in general, this survey would only be touching on a facet of the larger problem here, and it wouldn’t be entirely helpful to the surveyor or the surveyed.