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Metacognitions About Problematic Smartphone Use

Metacognitions About Problematic Smartphone Use Test

Understand the beliefs and self-talk that drive unhelpful phone habits in just 2 minutes. Get a fast snapshot to guide tailored support and spot where deeper assessment may help.

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October 2, 2025

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19/25

Negative Beliefs (NB)

Measures negative beliefs about smartphone use, including perceived loss of control and expectations of harm from use.

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5 – 11: Low | 12 – 18: Moderate | 19 – 25: High

A score of 19 falls in the High range, suggesting stronger concerns about difficulty controlling smartphone use and its potentially harmful consequences.

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17/25

Positive Beliefs (PB)

This scale measures how strongly a person believes smartphone use helps regulate emotions and thinking and supports social connection.

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Moderate

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5 – 11: Low | 12 – 18: Moderate | 19 – 25: High

A score of 17 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting the person somewhat endorses the idea that smartphone use can help manage feelings/thoughts and maintain social ties.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Distracted students and teens

46%OF USERS

Teens and young adults who feel their phone pulls them away from studying, sleep, or face-to-face life use the test to understand the thoughts that keep the habit going.

Clients in counseling

33%OF USERS

People already working with a counselor take it to quickly pinpoint beliefs about phone use that can be targeted in a personalized support plan.

Researchers and educators

21%OF USERS

Psychology researchers, school staff, and youth program specialists use it to screen groups and identify common mental patterns linked to problematic smartphone use.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Negative Beliefs (NB)

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12.3

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9.4 — 15.1

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses beliefs and self-monitoring thoughts related to problematic smartphone use. It focuses on mental processes that may maintain or reduce excessive use.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents and young adults who report difficulty managing time or attention due to smartphone use. It may be used in psychological or research settings.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion time is approximately 2 minutes. The questionnaire includes 10 items.

How should responses be answered?

Each item should be answered based on typical thoughts and beliefs about smartphone use rather than rare situations. Responses should reflect the most accurate option rather than the most desirable one.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate patterns of metacognitive beliefs that may be linked to problematic use. Results are used to guide further assessment and to inform targeted recommendations.

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Metacognitions Regarding Problematic Smartphone Use Test

Metacognitions About Problematic Smartphone Use Test

cyberpsychology metacognition

This brief self-report measure assesses metacognitive beliefs and appraisals that may accompany excessive or dysregulated smartphone use. Metacognitions About Problematic Smartphone Use is intended to characterize how individuals evaluate and respond to their own thoughts about smartphone-related behavior rather than quantifying time spent.

The instrument includes 10 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Items query beliefs that may contribute to the maintenance or regulation of problematic smartphone use, supporting clinical formulation and monitoring in adolescent and young adult populations when used alongside other assessment information. Authorship is attributed to Adrian Wells.

Author: Adrian Wells

Literature: Davis, R. A. A cognitive-behavioral model of pathological Internet use. Computers in Human Behavior. 2001.

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