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Alone
together
: exploring social media and loneliness
Do you think social media affects us emotionally? This quick 5-minute survey asks about the connection between loneliness, emotional states, screen time, and content type.
Social media apps include: Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or X
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On average, how many hours per day do you spend on social media?
Choose
Less than 1 hour
1-2 hours
3-4 hours
5-6 hours
7+ hours
At what time of day do you use social media the most?
Choose
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late at night
All day evenly
It varies
Do you feel a difference in your mood depending on the time of day you use social media?
Yes, I feel better in the morning
Yes, I feel worse at night
No difference
Not sure
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Which of the following emotions usually prompt you to open social media?
Joy
Sadness
Habit
Loneliness
Anxiety
Boredom
Do you believe there’s a direct connection between social media use and loneliness?
Yes
No
Not sure
Clear selection
What kind of content do you usually engage with?
Memes / funny content
Influencer/lifestyle
News/current events
Personal posts from friends/family
Educational/informative
Fashion/art,
Other
Do you think certain types of content affect how lonely or connected you feel?
Yes, a lot
A little
Not at all
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If yes, how does it affect you?
Your answer
Have you ever taken a break from social media?
Yes
No
I've thought about it but never done it
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If yes, did the break affect your sense of loneliness or mental health in any way?
Your answer
What is your age?
Your answer
What is your gender?
Woman
Man
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
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What is your current relationship status?
Single
In a relationship
Married
It's complicated
Prefer not to say
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What is your current living situation?
I live alone
I live with roommates
I live with family
I live with a partner
Other
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What is your current employment or student status?
Full-time student
Part-time student
Full-time employed
Part-time employed
Unemployed
Other
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