VIRTUAL ADDICTION TEST **

If your score is on the higher side, it would be reasonable to examine whether your use or overuse is creating any problems in work-life balance.

1. Do you feel a loss of control and/or feelings of timelessness when using the internet or smartphone?

Yes No

2. When not on the internet/smartphone, you are preoccupied with the internet or smartphone, (e.g., thinking about or reliving past experiences, planning your next time to use it or thinking of when you’ll next have access to the internet or smartphone.

Yes No

3. Do you find that you spend greater amounts of time on the internet or smartphone to achieve satisfaction similar to your previous use?

Yes No

4. Do you find yourself seeking more stimulating/interesting (e.g., exciting) material or content on the internet or smartphone?

Yes No

5. Have you had repeated unsuccessful e orts to control, limit or cut back your internet or smartphone use?

Yes No

6. Do you find yourself restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop using the internet or smartphone?

Yes No

7. Are you using the internet/smartphone as a way of escaping from problems or relieving a bad mood (e.g., boredom, frustration, anxiety or depression)?

Yes No

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

Yes No

9. Do you find yourself lying to family members, therapists or others to conceal the extent of your involvement with the internet or smartphone?

Yes No

10. Do you find yourself committing illegal acts related to your use of the internet or smartphone?

Yes No

11. Have you jeopardized, impacted or lost a relationship, job or educational opportunity because of your use of the internet or smartphone?

Yes No