Table 3.
Prevalence of social networking addiction behaviors.
During the past year, have you… | Yes | |
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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 |