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. 2021 Jan 25;8:555990. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.555990

Table 3.

Prevalence of social networking addiction behaviors.

During the past year, have you… Yes
Number Percentage (%)
1. Regularly found that you can't think of anything else but the moment that you will be able to use the social media again? 172 44.1
2. Regularly felt dissatisfied because you wanted to spend more time on social media? 118 30.3
3. Often felt bad when you could not use social media? 156 40.0
4. Tried to spend less time on social media, but failed? 175 44.9
5. Often used social media to escape from negative feelings? 193 49.5
6. Regularly had arguments with others because of your social media use? 63 16.2
7. Regularly lied to your parents or friends about the amount of time you spend on social media? 70 17.9
8. Regularly neglected other activities (e.g., hobbies, sport) because you wanted to use social media? 84 21.5
9. Had serious conflicts with your parent(s) and/or sibling(s) because of your social media use? 60 15.4
Social networking addiction (yes on five or more items) 84 21.5