Screen Addiction Test: assess your digital dependency
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 17 clinical frameworks·6 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
Good morning,
This test assesses screen use through 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 63 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.
If you have a question about your report, write to us at contact@psychologieetserenite.com: a psychotherapist will reply within 48 hours.
Screen Addiction Test: assess your digital dependency — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test assesses screen use and what comes with it. The report locates where use overruns your intention, and what keeps it running. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation 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 interactive test covers the automatic reach for the screen, what happens when access is cut off, the effects on the people around you and on daily life, loss of control over screen time, and readiness to change.
What the test asks, for example
The automatic reach
If your phone is in your hand before your feet touch the floor in the morning.
If you leave your phone in the kitchen and spend the afternoon in the living room without going to get it.
Missing it
If a wait on a chair, without a screen, feels endless to you.
If you go away for a whole weekend without your phone and come back without having thought about it.
The people around you and daily life
If you answer 'yes, yes' to someone close to you while keeping your eyes on the screen.
If, at the family meal, you leave your phone in the hallway and pick it up when it is time to go.
Loss of control
If you tell yourself 'just a little longer' and put the screen down much later than planned.
If, when you set yourself a time to stop, you put the screen down at that time without arguing.
Readiness to change
If what you have just described weighs on your daily life.
If you want to change the way you function day to day.
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.
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Your reading of your screen use- The way you explain your use of screens to yourself, before the test tells you anything at all. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it gathers a starting reading, because screen use is not explained the same way depending on whether you see it as a habit that fills a void, as the effect of how the apps themselves are designed, or as the result of your current context.
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 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 5 areas: Compulsive Use, Withdrawal, Social Impact, Loss of Control, Your reading of your screen use. 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.
Your reading of your screen use
The way you explain your use of screens to yourself, before the test tells you anything at all. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it gathers a starting reading, because screen use is not explained the same way depending on whether you see it as a habit that fills a void, as the effect of how the apps themselves are designed, or as the result of your current context.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 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 (5 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 5 psychological dimensions: Compulsive Use, Withdrawal, Social Impact, Loss of Control, Your reading of your screen use. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. 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 63 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 draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Compulsive Use, Withdrawal, Social Impact…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
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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