Smartphone & Media Use Assessment
Disclaimer: The Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Version (SAS-SV) is designed for individuals aged 13 and older. The Problematic Media Use Measure - Short Form (PMUM-SF) is a parent-reported tool for children aged 4-14. These tools are provided by PublicHealthVoice.com for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice.

1. Missing planned work due to smartphone use.

2. Having a hard time concentrating in class, while doing assignments, or while working due to smartphone use.

3. Feeling pain in the wrists or at the back of the neck while using a smartphone.

4. Feeling impatient and fretful when I am not holding my smartphone.

5. Having my smartphone in my mind even when I am not using it.

6. I will never give up using my smartphone even when my daily life is already greatly affected by it.

7. Constantly checking my smartphone so as not to miss conversations on social media.

8. Using my smartphone longer than I had intended.

9. The people around me tell me that I use my smartphone too much.

10. Feeling the urge to use my smartphone again right after I stopped using it.

1. My child becomes angry or upset when screen media time is over.

2. My child’s screen media use causes problems for the family.

3. It is hard for my child to stop using screen media.

4. My child sneaks using screen media.

5. My child’s screen media use interferes with family activities.

This tool was developed by PublicHealthVoice.com by taking reference to: Kwon, M., et al. (2013). Development and validation of a Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS). PLoS ONE, 8(2), e56936; Domoff, S. E., et al. (2019). Development and validation of the Problematic Media Use Measure. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 8(2), 148-157.
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