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Virtual Addiction Test

If you are using the Internet as a means to feel good or to gratify what you might otherwise not enjoy, then you may be prone to, or even addicted to, finding pleasure online instead of in the satisfaction of ‘real-time’ living. This short, Virtual Addiction Test is designed to measure the level of your dependence on the Internet in your daily life.

1. Do you lose track of time when using the Internet or your Smartphone?

 
 

2. When not on the Internet or your Smartphone, are you still thinking about using them?

 
 

3. Do you find that you are spending greater amounts of time on the Internet or your Smartphone?

 
 

4. Do you find yourself repeatedly seeking more stimulating or new content on the Internet or your Smartphone?

 
 

5. Have you had repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, limit, or cut back your Internet or Smartphone use?

 
 

6. Do you find yourself restless, anxious or irritable when you don’t have access to the Internet or your Smartphone?

 
 

7. Do you feel you are using the Internet or your Smartphone as a way of escaping or relieving a bad mood (e.g., boredom, frustration, stress, anxiety or depression)?

 
 

8. After spending what you consider an excessive amount of time on the Internet or your Smartphone, and trying not to do so the next day, do you find yourself using it as much soon after?

 
 

9. Do you find yourself avoiding revealing the extent of your involvement with the Internet or your Smartphone to friends, family members or others?

 
 

10. Have you ever committed illegal acts related to your use of the Internet or your Smartphone?

 
 

11. Has your use of the Internet or Smartphone ever jeopardized or impacted a relationship, job, or educational opportunity?

 
 

© 2013, 2017 Dr. David Greenfield | The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer: It should be noted that no medical or psychiatric diagnosis can be made solely by a written test or screening instrument alone; this survey is intended for educational and informational purposes only. If you score is on the higher side it would be reasonable to examine whether your use or over-use is creating any problems in work-life balance. If you are concerned about your Smartphone use, you may wish to consult with a mental health/addiction professional with expertise in Internet and Technology Addiction (Process/Behavioral Addictions).