How dependent are you on your smartphone? A 20-item questionnaire assessing symptoms of nomophobia (no-mobile-phone phobia).
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Scientific background: Yildirim, C., & Correia, A. P. (2015). Exploring the dimensions of nomophobia: Development and validation of a self-reported questionnaire. Computers in Human Behavior, 49, 130-137. 中文翻譯由樹洞香港製作。 Learn more
Results are for reference only and do not constitute a medical diagnosis — if you have concerns, please consult a doctor or mental-health professional.
Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q)
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Please imagine the following situation and answer all the questions below: "If I did not have my smartphone with me..." Choose the answer that best reflects how you would actually feel.
1
I would feel uncomfortable without constant access to information through my smartphone.
2
I would be annoyed if I could not look information up on my smartphone when I wanted to do so.
3
Being unable to get the news (e.g., happenings, weather, etc.) on my smartphone would make me nervous.
4
I would be annoyed if I could not use my smartphone and/or its capabilities when I wanted to do so.
5
Running out of battery in my smartphone would scare me.
6
If I were to run out of credits or hit my monthly data limit, I would panic.
7
If I did not have a data signal or could not connect to Wi-Fi, then I would constantly check to see if I had a signal or could find a Wi-Fi network.
8
If I could not use my smartphone, I would be afraid of getting stranded somewhere.
9
If I could not check my smartphone for a while, I would feel a desire to check it.
10
If I did not have my smartphone with me, I would feel anxious because I would not be able to instantly communicate with my family and/or friends.
11
I would be worried because my family and/or friends could not reach me.
12
I would feel nervous because I would not be able to receive text messages and calls.
13
I would be anxious because I could not keep in touch with my family and/or friends.
14
I would feel anxious because my constant connection with my family and friends would be broken.
15
I would be uncomfortable because I could not stay up-to-date with social media and online networks.
16
I would be nervous because I would be disconnected from my online identity.
17
I would feel awkward because I could not check my notifications for updates from my connections and online networks.
18
I would feel anxious because I could not check my email messages.
19
I would feel weird because I would not know what to do.
20
I would be nervous because I could not know if someone had tried to get a hold of me.
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⚕Results are for reference only and do not constitute a medical diagnosis — if you have concerns, please consult a doctor or mental-health professional.
