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Instagram as Both a Creative Tool and a Trigger for Escapism for Users with Maladaptive Daydreaming
1.
How often do you use Instagram?
Daily
A few times a week
Once a week or less
Rarely
Never
2.
How much time do you typically spend on Instagram per day?
Less than 30 minutes
30 minutes to 1 hour
1-2 hours
More than 3 hours
More than 5 hours
3.
How much does Instagram help you to creatively express ideas that come from your daydreams?
Extremely helpful
Very helpful
Somewhat helpful
Not so helpful
Not at all helpful
4.
Which Instagram tools do you use for creative expression related to your daydreams? (Select all that apply)
Filters and editing tools
Stories
Reels
Posts with captions
Other (please specify)
5.
Do you feel that expressing you daydreams on Instagram makes you feel more connected to others?
Extremely connected
Very connected
Somewhat connected
Not so connected
Not connected at all
6.
How often do you use Instagram to escape from real-life problems or stress?
Very often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
7.
How much does browsing Instagram influence your tendency to daydream?
A great deal
A lot
A moderate amount
A little
None at all
8.
What type of Instagram content most often triggers your daydreaming? (Select all that apply)
Inspirational quotes
Travel and adventure content
Lifestyle influencers
Fan art or fictional content
Other (please specify)
9.
How often do you feel a sense of "lost time" after spending long periods on Instagram?
Very often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
10.
If you had to choose, would you say Instagram is more of a creative tool or a trigger for escapism in your life?
Primarily a creative tool
Primarily a trigger for escapism
Equally both
Neither