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Screen Abuse Questionnaire

Prevention of Technology Addictions

Assessment of the risk level of screen overuse, enabling the detection of self-regulation difficulties and the prevention of technology addictions.



ℹ️Application: Collective and individual

🕓Duration: Approximately 15 minutes

✅Applicable age: 3 to 18 years

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Authors

Rosario Ruiz

Expert in addictions and tenured professor at the University of Córdoba.

Alicia Morón
 Expert developer in psychoeducational assessment tools.

Habilmind R&D&I Team
 Habilmind team dedicated to educational innovation.

What does your school obtain from this tool?

01

Understand

Situations of excessive use of electronic devices among students.

02

Identify

Potential issues related to screen overuse.

03

Intervene

Proactively.

04

Prevent

Negative effects on learning and social relationships.

05

Assess the impact

Through the re-administration of the tool.

Problems you prevent (or mitigate) when using the Screen Abuse Questionnaire

1.Screen addiction: Identifies and addresses addictive behavioural patterns related to excessive use of electronic devices, promoting a healthy balance between digital life and real life.


2.Mental health issues: Helps prevent and mitigate the development of mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and stress caused by screen overuse and prolonged exposure to digital content.


3.Social disconnection: Reduces social isolation by encouraging mindful and moderate use of electronic devices, promoting face-to-face interaction and meaningful interpersonal relationships.


4.Poor academic performance: Improves academic achievement by minimising distractions and wasted time on electronic devices, allowing students to focus on their studies and schoolwork.


5.Sleep problems: Mitigates sleep disturbances caused by excessive screen use before bedtime, ensuring adequate rest and optimal sleep quality for overall student well-being.


6.Negative impact on family relationships: Strengthens family bonds by encouraging screen-free activities and fostering communication and quality time together, reducing conflicts and tensions related to device use.

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Problems you prevent (or mitigate) when using the Screen Abuse Questionnaire

1.Screen addiction: Identifies and addresses addictive behavioural patterns related to excessive use of electronic devices, promoting a healthy balance between digital life and real life.


2.Mental health issues: Helps prevent and mitigate the development of mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and stress caused by screen overuse and prolonged exposure to digital content.


3.Social disconnection: Reduces social isolation by encouraging mindful and moderate use of electronic devices, promoting face-to-face interaction and meaningful interpersonal relationships.


4.Poor academic performance: Improves academic achievement by minimising distractions and wasted time on electronic devices, allowing students to focus on their studies and schoolwork.


5.Sleep problems: Mitigates sleep disturbances caused by excessive screen use before bedtime, ensuring adequate rest and optimal sleep quality for overall student well-being.


6.Negative impact on family relationships: Strengthens family bonds by encouraging screen-free activities and fostering communication and quality time together, reducing conflicts and tensions related to device use.

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TOOL INDICATORS

Habilmind’s Screen Abuse Questionnaire uses 6 indicators to detect self-regulation difficulties and prevent technology addictions


These indicators provide valuable insights to assess and understand various aspects of screen and technology use, helping to identify patterns, detect potential issues, and design appropriate interventions to promote a healthy and balanced usage

Self-Regulation in Social Media

Encompasses behaviours when interacting on social media platforms, assessing whether usage is moderate and healthy or excessive and problematic.

Usage habits

Refers to the location, mode, and frequency with which individuals use electronic devices and screens in their daily lives.

Self-Regulation in Video Games

Relates to behaviours associated with video game use, determining whether it is moderate and healthy or excessive and problematic.

Family Screen Usage Habits

Refers to how parents use electronic devices in the presence of their children, influencing their relationship and development.

Self-Regulation in Screen Use

Involves the ability to manage and control behaviour when interacting with electronic devices. From the age of 10, it includes discernment regarding different types of content.

Self-Regulation in Digital Content

Encompasses behaviours related to watching videos, series, and films, assessing whether the consumption is moderate and healthy or excessive and problematic.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TOO

Screen Abuse Questionnaire Video

Video tutorial of the Screen Abuse Questionnaire

Karina Esparza, Director, explains key aspects you need to know about the Screen Abuse Questionnaire, including an overview and walkthrough of the platform.

Screen Abuse Questionnaire in 1 Minute

Discover information about the authorship and technical details, along with a quick overview of the application process and the reports generated from the test.

Download the infographic for this tool

You can use it to give information to teachers, parents, principals...

Theoretical foundation

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Access the download of the theoretical foundation of this tool, essential information for psychology professionals and other experts in the field, available at this link.



Application manual (student version)

This tool is very easy to use. However, we provide the manual for your reference.

Application manual (family version)

This tool is very easy to use. However, we provide the manual for your reference.

Reports and results

Learn about the reports and results generated by this tool.

Personalised reports include highly detailed results...

With Habilmind, you can access all the details of the analysed indicators. Our reports are educational, providing clear explanations of all concepts. Habilmind transforms complexity into simplicity.

...as well as practical suggestions from experts to improve each analysed indicator

These suggestions are designed for real-world application.

Useful Links

Screen Abuse Decalogue

This test is based on the Decalogue for Screen Abuse and the Responsible Use of Technology at Home. Read more

Letter Template for Families (with temporary access key)

A communication template for families, providing guidance on informing them about the test. Read more

Letter Template for Families – Anonymous Option (for students from Nursery to Year 3)

A communication template for families to guide them on completing the questionnaire anonymously, assessing children's screen behaviour. Read more

Letter Template for Families – Identified Option (for students from Nursery/Kindergarten to Year 3)

A communication template for families, providing guidance on informing them about the test. Read more

   

Letter Template for Families – Anonymous Option

Model letter to families (anonymous option), for students from 4th grade to 18 years old. Read more

   

Letter Template for Families – Identified Option

For students from Year 4 to 18 years old. Read more

   

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