Table 2.

Summary of Confirmatory Factor Analysis results obtained from the 16 items of the Smartphone Distraction Scale (SDS) on Sample 2 (n = 500).

Factors/Items	Factor Loadings
ATTENTION IMPULSIVENESS
I get distracted by my phone notifications.	0.727
I get distracted by my phone apps.	0.731
I get distracted by just having my phone next to me.	0.754
I get distracted by my phone even when my full attention is required on other tasks	0.736
ONLINE VIGILANCE
I get anxious if I don't check messages immediately on my phone	0.573
I think a lot about checking my phone when I can't access it	0.746
I get distracted with what I could post while doing other tasks	0.634
I get distracted thinking how many likes and comments I will get while doing other tasks	0.595
MULTITASKING
I use several applications on my phone while working	0.699
I can easily follow conversations while using my phone	0.409
I often walk and use my phone at the same time	0.567
I often talk to others while checking what's on my phone	0.637
EMOTION REGULATION
Using my phone distracts me from doing unpleasant things	0.675
Using my phone distracts me from negative or unpleasant thoughts	0.660
Using my phone distracts me from tasks that are tedious or difficult	0.798
Using my phone distracts me when I'm under pressure	0.757
Instructions: “Below is a collection of statements about your everyday experience with your smartphone. Using the 1–5 scale below, please indicate how often you currently have each experience. Please answer according to what best reflects your everyday experience.” All factor loadings were statistically significant (p < 0.001)