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Social Media Use Questionnaire

Questionnaire Instructions


This questionnaire forms part of a correlational study exploring the relationship between social media use and stress levels.

In this questionnaire, social media refers to online platforms and apps that allow users to share and interact with content and other users:
APPs include:
—Instagram
—TikTok
—Facebook
—Snapchat
—X
—Reddit
—Youtube.

Please answer each question honestly and to the best of your ability. There are no right or wrong answers. All responses will remain anonymous and confidential and will be used for research purposes only.




Heart Rate Measurement

As part of this study, you will also need to take a heart rate (BPM) reading.

Please measure your heart rate before completing the questionnaire and record your result when prompted.

For instructions on how to check your pulse and calculate your heart rate, please see the British Heart Foundation guidance below:

Participant Information and Consent
Before taking part in this study, please read the following information carefully.
  • Participation is voluntary. You are under no obligation to take part in this study.
  • You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, without having to provide a reason.
  • Participants must be aged 18 or over to take part.
  • You will be asked to provide informed consent before completing the questionnaire.
  • Your responses will be collected anonymously. No personally identifiable information will be collected as part of this study.
  • Any data collected will be stored securely and handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. Appropriate measures will be taken to safeguard the data against unauthorised access or data breaches.
  • The information collected will be used for research purposes only.
1. I confirm that I have read and understood the information provided above and agree to the terms of participation.

By selecting “Yes”, I confirm that I am willing to answer the questions in this questionnaire and consent to participate in this study.
2.How old are you
3.How many social media sites do you have accounts with?
4.How many times a day do you check social media?
5.How often do you post on social media?
6.How much time do you spend on social media each day?
7.When do you access social media?
8.What do you use social media for?(Required.)
To assess physiological indicators of stress, please provide your heart rate in beats per minute (BPM). To measure your BPM, place two fingers on your wrist to feel your pulse. Using a timer, count the beats for 30 seconds and then multiply the number by 2.
9.What is your BPM?