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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Negative Beliefs (NB)
Average
12.3
Normal range
9.4 — 15.1
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5
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25
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Positive Beliefs (PB)
Average
13.5
Normal range
10.9 — 16.1
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5
max.
25
majority
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 About Problematic Smartphone Use Test - Symptoms and Signs
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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