QUESTIONNAIRE

1. How often do you use social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
TikTok, Snapchat, etc.)?
2. On average, how many hours a day do you spend on social media platforms?
3. Which social media platforms do you use regularly? (Select all that apply)
4. Do you feel addicted to or compelled to check your social media accounts frequently?
5. Have you ever experienced feelings of anxiety, depression, or stress that you believe may
be related to your social media usage?
6. How often do you feel stressed or anxious after using social media?
7. Do you compare yourself to others on social media?
8. Have you found social media to be a supportive platform for discussing and raising
awareness about mental health issues, reducing stigma, and encouraging open
conversations?
9. Have you found emotional support and encouragement from your social media
connections during challenging times in your academic journey?
10. Has social media ever provided a platform for you to express yourself, share
achievements, and boost your self-esteem in a positive way?
11. Have you ever experienced cyberbullying or negative interactions on social media?
12. Have you ever felt left out or excluded because of social media?
13. When you feel overwhelmed or stressed, do you find social media a helpful distraction
and source of relaxation?
14. Do you think that social media use has negatively affected your self-esteem or body
image?
15. Do you believe that the use of social media has contributed to feelings of depression or
sadness?
16. Trouble falling or staying asleep or sleeping too much because of social media?
17. Feeling bad about yourself or comparing yourself negatively to others due to your
experiences on social media.
18. How do you cope with negative feelings or stress caused by social media? (Select all that
apply)
19. Have you ever taken a break from social media for the sake of your mental health?
20. How do you believe your use of social media has impacted your overall mental health?