How does the Screen Addiction Score work?

Problematic use markers: using during meals, first and last thing daily, >6 hours/day Then: Phone checks: >80 times/day is considered high-frequency by researchers Then: Sleep impact: phone in bedroom associated with 30-minute average sleep delay per night.

Can you give an example of how to use the Screen Addiction Score?

Example: Input 6hrs screen time, 20 checks/day, phone in bedroom gives a result of Score approx 75/100 - borderline problematic; removing phone from the bedroom has the highest single impact.

Is the Screen Addiction Score free to use?

Yes — completely free with no registration, download, or subscription required. All calculations happen instantly in your browser.

How accurate is the Screen Addiction Score?

Our Screen Addiction Score uses verified mathematical formulas and is accurate to multiple decimal places. Results are calculated in real-time using the same methods used by professionals.

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Screen Addiction Score

Daily screen time (hrs)

Phone checks per day

Problematic smartphone use is characterised by compulsive checking, anxiety without device access, interference with sleep or relationships, and difficulty reducing usage despite wanting to.

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Pro Tip

Set your phone to greyscale mode - colour displays are designed to trigger dopamine responses. Monochrome display significantly reduces the psychological pull.

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Did You Know?

Average global smartphone screen time in 2023 was 6 hours 37 minutes per day (DataReportal). The Philippines leads globally at 10 hours 56 minutes per day.

References

›Screen time — American Psychological Association
›Smartphone use — DataReportal

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