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Free Social Media Quiz

A brief assessment of how scrolling affects your self-image, mood, and daily life. Not about judgment. About pattern recognition.

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Understanding Your Social Media Comparison

A brief assessment of how scrolling affects your self-image, mood, and daily life. Not about judgment. About pattern recognition.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR comparison on social media specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Based on social comparison theory (Festinger, 1954) and midlife digital wellness research (Sediva et al., 2022)

This is a self-assessment tool, not a clinical diagnosis. It draws on behavioral research and social comparison theory. If social media use is significantly impacting your mental health, consider speaking with a therapist who understands digital wellness.

Understanding Your Score

Aware but Not Controlled(Score 1-3)

Social media affects you, but it hasn't taken over. You notice the comparison. You feel it. But you still put the phone down and live your life. This awareness is actually your greatest asset. The res

Comparison Is Reshaping Your Days(Score 4-6)

The scroll has started changing how you behave. You skip things. You avoid mirrors. You stay up late in the comparison loop. Arigo's research found that comparison-heavy days reduced physical activity

Social Media Has Become a Source of Real Suffering(Score 7-10)

Scrolling is no longer background noise. It's a wound you keep reopening. The behavioral changes, withdrawal, avoidance, compulsive checking, late-night spirals, suggest your nervous system is stuck i

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this social media quiz measure?

This social media quiz uses 6 evidence-based questions to assess the severity and impact of comparison on social media on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this social media quiz?

This screening tool is based on peer-reviewed research and clinical frameworks. While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of comparison on social media severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this social media quiz take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about comparison on social media at wellls.com/problems/comparison-on-social-media, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing comparison on social media.

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).