Screen Addiction Test: assess your digital dependency
64 questions·10 min·5 dimensions·up to 17 clinical frameworks·6 report sections
Good morning,
This test assesses screen use through four aspects: how automatic the reach for the device has become, what happens when access is cut off, the effects on sleep, work and the people around you, and the gap between what was planned and what actually happened.
The report gives markers to observe: the point in the day where the slide begins, and the precise gesture an adjustment can act on.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 64 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book The Practical CBT Guide, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
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Screen Addiction Test: assess your digital dependency — a 64-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test assesses screen use through four aspects. The report locates where use overruns your intention, and what keeps it running. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): your score on each of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 17 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This test covers screens, urges, control, attention, sleep, checking, concentration, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, time, perseverance, secrecy, isolation, work and readiness to change.
What the test asks, for example
Screens
If you spend more time on screens than you had planned.
If you easily leave your phone in another room for several hours without thinking about it.
Urges
If you grab your phone as soon as you find yourself alone or waiting.
If you can go a whole weekend without a screen without feeling the slightest craving.
Control
If you feel that screens control your schedule more than you control them.
If, when you decide to stop using a screen, you stick to it without difficulty.
Attention
If you interrupt what you are doing as soon as a notification appears.
If, during family meals, you put your screens away and stay fully present.
Sleep
If you have trouble falling asleep because you use screens in bed.
If you wake up at night and take the opportunity to check a screen.
Checking
If you check your phone as soon as you wake up, before even getting out of bed.
If you check your phone automatically, for no particular reason.
Concentration
If you feel unable to stay focused on a task without checking a screen.
If you feel the need to check your screens even at inappropriate times (a meeting, while driving, during a conversation).
Anxiety
If you feel anxiety or irritability when you cannot access your screens.
If you feel restless or on edge when your phone is dead or out of reach.
Intrusive thoughts
If you have obsessive thoughts about what is happening online when you are disconnected.
If you frequently think about what you are going to check or post as soon as you pick your screen back up.
Time
If you feel that time passes without you noticing when you are on a screen.
If you regularly tell yourself 'just 5 more minutes' only to stay on much longer.
Perseverance
If you have tried to reduce your screen time without succeeding.
If you set yourself screen time limits that you never respect.
Secrecy
If you downplay or hide your actual screen usage time from those close to you.
If you disable screen time control apps.
Isolation
If you isolate yourself to be alone with your screens.
If you turn down invitations or outings to stay home on your screens.
Work
If you neglect responsibilities (work, studies, household chores) because of screens.
If your performance at work or school has declined because of the time spent on screens.
Readiness to change
If your screen addiction has a real impact on your daily life.
If you believe you are capable of growing in this area.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
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Compulsive Use- Tendency to use screens automatically and repetitively
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Withdrawal- Symptoms of discomfort or anxiety when deprived of screens
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Social Impact- Consequences of screen use on your relationships and social activities
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Loss of Control- Difficulty limiting or stopping screen use despite wanting to
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Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
Reference frameworks and authors
DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
ICD-11 — International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (World Health Organization, 2022)
Why take this test?
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This test assesses screen use through four aspects: how automatic the reach for the device has become, what happens when access is cut off, the effects on sleep, work and the people around you, and the gap between what was planned and what actually happened.
The report gives markers to observe: the point in the day where the slide begins, and the precise gesture an adjustment can act on.
The questionnaire explores 4 areas: Compulsive Use, Withdrawal, Social Impact, Loss of Control. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Compulsive Use
Tendency to use screens automatically and repetitively
Withdrawal
Symptoms of discomfort or anxiety when deprived of screens
Social Impact
Consequences of screen use on your relationships and social activities
Loss of Control
Difficulty limiting or stopping screen use despite wanting to
Readiness to Change
Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 64 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (4 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
They took this test
★★★★★
“ Thirty-five hours a week on my phone. The report shocked me with the numbers and the consequences. The gradual-withdrawal strategies are realistic. ”
— Alain, October 2025
★★★★★
“ The report shines a light on digital addiction and lays out a gradual detox plan. It works. ”
— Raphaël, August 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 4 psychological dimensions: Compulsive Use, Withdrawal, Social Impact, Loss of Control. Each dimension is scored individually, giving you a detailed view of your profile rather than a single overall number. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 64 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire explores your answers across 4 dimensions (Compulsive Use, Withdrawal, Social Impact…). The theoretical references listed do not, by themselves, establish scientific validation of this questionnaire. Its results support reflection and do not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes: your overall score with detailed interpretation, individual analysis of each of the 4 dimensions, a radar chart visualizing your profile, personalized recommendations for improvement, practical exercises, and additional resources.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Read this test’s introduction and dimensions to check whether they match your situation. Answer from the perspective specified in the instructions.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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