Social Media and Mental Health Questionnaire
On average, how many hours per day do you spend on social media?
Less than 1 hour
1-2 hours
3-4 hours
5+ hours
Which social media platforms do you use regularly? (Select all that apply)
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
TikTok
Snapchat
LinkedIn
Other: ____
What are your primary reasons for using social media? (Select top 3)
Staying in touch with friends/family
Sharing photos/videos
Getting news and information
Entertainment/passing time
Professional networking
Self-expression
Other: ____
How often do you post content on social media?
Multiple times per day
Once daily
A few times per week
Once a week or less
Rarely/never
Part 2: Social Media and Wellbeing
On a scale of 1-5, how much do you agree with the following statements? (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)
a. I feel anxious if I can't check social media regularly
1 2 3 4 5
b. I compare myself negatively to others on social media
1 2 3 4 5
c. Social media has improved my self-esteem
1 2 3 4 5
d. I've experienced cyberbullying on social media
1 2 3 4 5
e. Social media helps me feel more connected to others
1 2 3 4 5
How often do you feel the following emotions after using social media?
Emotion Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
Happy
Anxious
Lonely
Inspired
Depressed
Confident
Have you ever taken a break from social media? If yes, how did it affect your mental health?
Part 3: Open-ended Reflection
In what ways do you think social media has positively impacted your mental health?
In what ways do you think social media has negatively impacted your mental health?
What changes, if any, would you like to make to your social media habits to improve your mental wellbeing?
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