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Digital Alienation survey
Sociology of the Internet - Research about digital alienation and online labour
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Digital Alienation in Social Life, Social Media Usage & Perception
1
How old are you?
Select 1 answer
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-60
2
What is your gender?
Select 1 answer
Female
Male
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
3
What is your highest level of education?
Select 1 answer
Secondary school diploma
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD
Other (please specify)
4
What is your current employment status?
Select one or more answers
Student
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Self-employed
Unemployed
5
How often do you feel pressured to be available online outside of work hours?
(1 being Never and 5 being Always)
6
Do you feel that digital communication (emails, messages, virtual meetings) increases your workload?
Select one answer
yes
no
sometimes
7
Do you feel disconnected from your colleagues/coursemates because most interactions happen online?
Select one answer
yes
no
sometimes
8
On a scale from 1 to 5, how much do you feel that work-related digital tools (emails, Slack, Zoom, etc.) make your job more stressful?
(1 = Not stressful, 5 = Very stressful)
9
Have you ever experienced burnout due to digital work expectations?
Select one answer
yes
no
sometimes
10
How often do you feel overwhelmed by the number of messages/notifications you receive daily?
Select one answer
rarely
never
sometimes
often
always
11
Do you ever feel disconnected from real-life social interactions because of social media use?
Select one answer
Yes
No
Sometimes
12
Have you ever avoided social gatherings because you felt more comfortable interacting online?
Select one answer
yes
no
sometimes
13
Do you feel that social media creates unrealistic expectations about friendships and social life?
Select one answer
yes
no
sometimes
14
On a scale from 1 to 5, how much does scrolling through social media make you feel lonely? (1 = Not lonely at all, 5 = Very lonely)
15
How many hours per day do you spend on social media?
Be honest!
Less than 1 hour
1-2 hours
3-4 hours
5+ hours
16
Which social media platforms do you use the most?
Select one answer
Instagram
Facebook
Tik Tok
Whatsapp
Mail
LinkedIn
Twitter
Pinterest
You Tube
17
Have you ever taken a break from social media to improve your well-being?
Select one answer
Yes
No
I've considered it
18
Do you think social media contributes to feelings of isolation rather than connection?
Select one answer
Yes
No
It depends
19
Do you feel pressure to maintain an online presence (e.g., posting regularly, responding quickly, keeping up with trends)?
Select one answer
yes
no
sometimes
20
Would you consider reducing your social media use if you knew it would improve your mental well-being?
Select one answer
Yes
No
Not sure
21
Do you think you would be able to not use technological devices for a day?
Select one answer
yes
no
No, my work requires me to be reachable 24/7
maybe
22
Do you think you would be able to not use social media platforms for a day?
Select one answer
yes
no
yes, but it would be very hard
23
Have you ever experienced a fear of missing out if not online?
Select one answer
yes
no
sometimes
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