SMARTPHONES AND SOCIAL INTERACTIONS

This research is part of an academic study and has been prepared to collect information about the ‘Effect of Smartphone Usage on Social Interaction in Cyprus’. Being sincere and honest in answering the questions is very important for research results and will contribute to the reliability of the research. Thank you for your time.

Assoc.Dr.BurcuToker,burcu.toker@cyprus.bau.edu.tr

Assist.Prof.Dr.NazimeTuncay,nazime.tuncay@gmail.com

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* 1. Gender

Woman

Man

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* 2. Age

13-19

20-26

27-33

34-60

61-68

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* 3. Country of Origin

Cyprus

Turkey

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How many years have you been using your smartphone?

Less than a year

1-2 year

3-4 year

5-6 year

6-7 year

More than 8 years

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* 5. On the average, how many hours a day do you use social interaction environments on your smartphone?

Less than a hour

2-3 hours

4-5 hours

6-7 hours

Over 8 hours

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* 6. Your Job

Retired

Private Sector Employee

Public Sector Employee

Student

Other

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* 7. What is your level of education?

Primary school

Junior-High School

Undergraduate Degree

Masters Degree

Doctorate

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* 8.How often do you use the following social interaction environments?

	Always	Usually	Frequently	Sometimes	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
Facebook	Facebook Always	Facebook Usually	Facebook Frequently	Facebook Sometimes	Facebook Occasionally	Facebook Rarely	Facebook Never
Google+	Google+ Always	Google+ Usually	Google+ Frequently	Google+ Sometimes	Google+ Occasionally	Google+ Rarely	Google+ Never
Instagram	Instagram Always	Instagram Usually	Instagram Frequently	Instagram Sometimes	Instagram Occasionally	Instagram Rarely	Instagram Never
Line	Line Always	Line Usually	Line Frequently	Line Sometimes	Line Occasionally	Line Rarely	Line Never
Linkedin	Linkedin Always	Linkedin Usually	Linkedin Frequently	Linkedin Sometimes	Linkedin Occasionally	Linkedin Rarely	Linkedin Never
Messenger	Messenger Always	Messenger Usually	Messenger Frequently	Messenger Sometimes	Messenger Occasionally	Messenger Rarely	Messenger Never
Pinterest	Pinterest Always	Pinterest Usually	Pinterest Frequently	Pinterest Sometimes	Pinterest Occasionally	Pinterest Rarely	Pinterest Never
Skype	Skype Always	Skype Usually	Skype Frequently	Skype Sometimes	Skype Occasionally	Skype Rarely	Skype Never
Snapchat	Snapchat Always	Snapchat Usually	Snapchat Frequently	Snapchat Sometimes	Snapchat Occasionally	Snapchat Rarely	Snapchat Never
Tmblr	Tmblr Always	Tmblr Usually	Tmblr Frequently	Tmblr Sometimes	Tmblr Occasionally	Tmblr Rarely	Tmblr Never
Twitter	Twitter Always	Twitter Usually	Twitter Frequently	Twitter Sometimes	Twitter Occasionally	Twitter Rarely	Twitter Never
Viber	Viber Always	Viber Usually	Viber Frequently	Viber Sometimes	Viber Occasionally	Viber Rarely	Viber Never
Vine Flicker	Vine Flicker Always	Vine Flicker Usually	Vine Flicker Frequently	Vine Flicker Sometimes	Vine Flicker Occasionally	Vine Flicker Rarely	Vine Flicker Never
WeChat	WeChat Always	WeChat Usually	WeChat Frequently	WeChat Sometimes	WeChat Occasionally	WeChat Rarely	WeChat Never
Whatsapp	Whatsapp Always	Whatsapp Usually	Whatsapp Frequently	Whatsapp Sometimes	Whatsapp Occasionally	Whatsapp Rarely	Whatsapp Never
Youtube	Youtube Always	Youtube Usually	Youtube Frequently	Youtube Sometimes	Youtube Occasionally	Youtube Rarely	Youtube Never

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* We would like you to think about others’ mobile phone use during your face-to-face social interactions with others. Think about your social interactions on the whole (e.g., with friends, acquaintances, family, your partner) and the extent to which the following statements apply to you. In my face-to-face social interactions with others ….

	Always	Usually	Frequently	Sometimes	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
1. I feel anxious if my phone is not nearby.	1. I feel anxious if my phone is not nearby. Always	1. I feel anxious if my phone is not nearby. Usually	1. I feel anxious if my phone is not nearby. Frequently	1. I feel anxious if my phone is not nearby. Sometimes	1. I feel anxious if my phone is not nearby. Occasionally	1. I feel anxious if my phone is not nearby. Rarely	1. I feel anxious if my phone is not nearby. Never
2. I cannot stand leaving my phone alone.	2. I cannot stand leaving my phone alone. Always	2. I cannot stand leaving my phone alone. Usually	2. I cannot stand leaving my phone alone. Frequently	2. I cannot stand leaving my phone alone. Sometimes	2. I cannot stand leaving my phone alone. Occasionally	2. I cannot stand leaving my phone alone. Rarely	2. I cannot stand leaving my phone alone. Never
3. I place my phone where I can see it.	3. I place my phone where I can see it. Always	3. I place my phone where I can see it. Usually	3. I place my phone where I can see it. Frequently	3. I place my phone where I can see it. Sometimes	3. I place my phone where I can see it. Occasionally	3. I place my phone where I can see it. Rarely	3. I place my phone where I can see it. Never
4. I worry that I will miss something important if I do not check my phone.	4. I worry that I will miss something important if I do not check my phone. Always	4. I worry that I will miss something important if I do not check my phone. Usually	4. I worry that I will miss something important if I do not check my phone. Frequently	4. I worry that I will miss something important if I do not check my phone. Sometimes	4. I worry that I will miss something important if I do not check my phone. Occasionally	4. I worry that I will miss something important if I do not check my phone. Rarely	4. I worry that I will miss something important if I do not check my phone. Never
5. I have conflicts with others because I am using my phone.	5. I have conflicts with others because I am using my phone. Always	5. I have conflicts with others because I am using my phone. Usually	5. I have conflicts with others because I am using my phone. Frequently	5. I have conflicts with others because I am using my phone. Sometimes	5. I have conflicts with others because I am using my phone. Occasionally	5. I have conflicts with others because I am using my phone. Rarely	5. I have conflicts with others because I am using my phone. Never
6. People tell me that I interact with my phone too much.	6. People tell me that I interact with my phone too much. Always	6. People tell me that I interact with my phone too much. Usually	6. People tell me that I interact with my phone too much. Frequently	6. People tell me that I interact with my phone too much. Sometimes	6. People tell me that I interact with my phone too much. Occasionally	6. People tell me that I interact with my phone too much. Rarely	6. People tell me that I interact with my phone too much. Never
7. I get irritated if others ask me to get off my phone and talk to them.	7. I get irritated if others ask me to get off my phone and talk to them. Always	7. I get irritated if others ask me to get off my phone and talk to them. Usually	7. I get irritated if others ask me to get off my phone and talk to them. Frequently	7. I get irritated if others ask me to get off my phone and talk to them. Sometimes	7. I get irritated if others ask me to get off my phone and talk to them. Occasionally	7. I get irritated if others ask me to get off my phone and talk to them. Rarely	7. I get irritated if others ask me to get off my phone and talk to them. Never
8. I use my phone even though I know it irritates others.	8. I use my phone even though I know it irritates others. Always	8. I use my phone even though I know it irritates others. Usually	8. I use my phone even though I know it irritates others. Frequently	8. I use my phone even though I know it irritates others. Sometimes	8. I use my phone even though I know it irritates others. Occasionally	8. I use my phone even though I know it irritates others. Rarely	8. I use my phone even though I know it irritates others. Never
9. I would rather pay attention to my phone than talk to others.	9. I would rather pay attention to my phone than talk to others. Always	9. I would rather pay attention to my phone than talk to others. Usually	9. I would rather pay attention to my phone than talk to others. Frequently	9. I would rather pay attention to my phone than talk to others. Sometimes	9. I would rather pay attention to my phone than talk to others. Occasionally	9. I would rather pay attention to my phone than talk to others. Rarely	9. I would rather pay attention to my phone than talk to others. Never
10. I feel content when I am paying attention to my phone instead of others.	10. I feel content when I am paying attention to my phone instead of others. Always	10. I feel content when I am paying attention to my phone instead of others. Usually	10. I feel content when I am paying attention to my phone instead of others. Frequently	10. I feel content when I am paying attention to my phone instead of others. Sometimes	10. I feel content when I am paying attention to my phone instead of others. Occasionally	10. I feel content when I am paying attention to my phone instead of others. Rarely	10. I feel content when I am paying attention to my phone instead of others. Never
11. I feel good when I stop focusing on others and pay attention to my phone instead.	11. I feel good when I stop focusing on others and pay attention to my phone instead. Always	11. I feel good when I stop focusing on others and pay attention to my phone instead. Usually	11. I feel good when I stop focusing on others and pay attention to my phone instead. Frequently	11. I feel good when I stop focusing on others and pay attention to my phone instead. Sometimes	11. I feel good when I stop focusing on others and pay attention to my phone instead. Occasionally	11. I feel good when I stop focusing on others and pay attention to my phone instead. Rarely	11. I feel good when I stop focusing on others and pay attention to my phone instead. Never
12. I get rid of stress by ignoring others and paying attention to my phone instead.	12. I get rid of stress by ignoring others and paying attention to my phone instead. Always	12. I get rid of stress by ignoring others and paying attention to my phone instead. Usually	12. I get rid of stress by ignoring others and paying attention to my phone instead. Frequently	12. I get rid of stress by ignoring others and paying attention to my phone instead. Sometimes	12. I get rid of stress by ignoring others and paying attention to my phone instead. Occasionally	12. I get rid of stress by ignoring others and paying attention to my phone instead. Rarely	12. I get rid of stress by ignoring others and paying attention to my phone instead. Never
13. I pay attention to my phone for longer than I intend to do so.	13. I pay attention to my phone for longer than I intend to do so. Always	13. I pay attention to my phone for longer than I intend to do so. Usually	13. I pay attention to my phone for longer than I intend to do so. Frequently	13. I pay attention to my phone for longer than I intend to do so. Sometimes	13. I pay attention to my phone for longer than I intend to do so. Occasionally	13. I pay attention to my phone for longer than I intend to do so. Rarely	13. I pay attention to my phone for longer than I intend to do so. Never
14. I know that I must miss opportunities to talk to others because I am using my phone.	14. I know that I must miss opportunities to talk to others because I am using my phone. Always	14. I know that I must miss opportunities to talk to others because I am using my phone. Usually	14. I know that I must miss opportunities to talk to others because I am using my phone. Frequently	14. I know that I must miss opportunities to talk to others because I am using my phone. Sometimes	14. I know that I must miss opportunities to talk to others because I am using my phone. Occasionally	14. I know that I must miss opportunities to talk to others because I am using my phone. Rarely	14. I know that I must miss opportunities to talk to others because I am using my phone. Never
15. I find myself thinking “just a few more minutes” when I am using my phone.	15. I find myself thinking “just a few more minutes” when I am using my phone. Always	15. I find myself thinking “just a few more minutes” when I am using my phone. Usually	15. I find myself thinking “just a few more minutes” when I am using my phone. Frequently	15. I find myself thinking “just a few more minutes” when I am using my phone. Sometimes	15. I find myself thinking “just a few more minutes” when I am using my phone. Occasionally	15. I find myself thinking “just a few more minutes” when I am using my phone. Rarely	15. I find myself thinking “just a few more minutes” when I am using my phone. Never

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* We would like you to think about others’ mobile phone use during your face-to-face social interactions with others. Think about your social interactions on the whole (e.g., with friends, acquaintances, family, your partner) and the extent to which the following statements apply to you. In my face-to-face social interactions with others …

	Always	Usually	Frequently	Sometimes	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
1. Others seem to check their phones for messages and social media updates	1. Others seem to check their phones for messages and social media updates Always	1. Others seem to check their phones for messages and social media updates Usually	1. Others seem to check their phones for messages and social media updates Frequently	1. Others seem to check their phones for messages and social media updates Sometimes	1. Others seem to check their phones for messages and social media updates Occasionally	1. Others seem to check their phones for messages and social media updates Rarely	1. Others seem to check their phones for messages and social media updates Never
2. Others seem to be using their phones to go online	2. Others seem to be using their phones to go online Always	2. Others seem to be using their phones to go online Usually	2. Others seem to be using their phones to go online Frequently	2. Others seem to be using their phones to go online Sometimes	2. Others seem to be using their phones to go online Occasionally	2. Others seem to be using their phones to go online Rarely	2. Others seem to be using their phones to go online Never
3. Others place their phones where they can see them	3. Others place their phones where they can see them Always	3. Others place their phones where they can see them Usually	3. Others place their phones where they can see them Frequently	3. Others place their phones where they can see them Sometimes	3. Others place their phones where they can see them Occasionally	3. Others place their phones where they can see them Rarely	3. Others place their phones where they can see them Never
4. Others seem worried that they will miss something important if they do not check their phones	4. Others seem worried that they will miss something important if they do not check their phones Always	4. Others seem worried that they will miss something important if they do not check their phones Usually	4. Others seem worried that they will miss something important if they do not check their phones Frequently	4. Others seem worried that they will miss something important if they do not check their phones Sometimes	4. Others seem worried that they will miss something important if they do not check their phones Occasionally	4. Others seem worried that they will miss something important if they do not check their phones Rarely	4. Others seem worried that they will miss something important if they do not check their phones Never
5. Others seem like they lose awareness of their surroundings because of their phone use	5. Others seem like they lose awareness of their surroundings because of their phone use Always	5. Others seem like they lose awareness of their surroundings because of their phone use Usually	5. Others seem like they lose awareness of their surroundings because of their phone use Frequently	5. Others seem like they lose awareness of their surroundings because of their phone use Sometimes	5. Others seem like they lose awareness of their surroundings because of their phone use Occasionally	5. Others seem like they lose awareness of their surroundings because of their phone use Rarely	5. Others seem like they lose awareness of their surroundings because of their phone use Never
6. Others seem like they have a difficult time putting their phones down	6. Others seem like they have a difficult time putting their phones down Always	6. Others seem like they have a difficult time putting their phones down Usually	6. Others seem like they have a difficult time putting their phones down Frequently	6. Others seem like they have a difficult time putting their phones down Sometimes	6. Others seem like they have a difficult time putting their phones down Occasionally	6. Others seem like they have a difficult time putting their phones down Rarely	6. Others seem like they have a difficult time putting their phones down Never
7. Others seem like they cannot stand leaving their phones alone	7. Others seem like they cannot stand leaving their phones alone Always	7. Others seem like they cannot stand leaving their phones alone Usually	7. Others seem like they cannot stand leaving their phones alone Frequently	7. Others seem like they cannot stand leaving their phones alone Sometimes	7. Others seem like they cannot stand leaving their phones alone Occasionally	7. Others seem like they cannot stand leaving their phones alone Rarely	7. Others seem like they cannot stand leaving their phones alone Never
8. Others seem like they are “in their own worlds” using their phones	8. Others seem like they are “in their own worlds” using their phones Always	8. Others seem like they are “in their own worlds” using their phones Usually	8. Others seem like they are “in their own worlds” using their phones Frequently	8. Others seem like they are “in their own worlds” using their phones Sometimes	8. Others seem like they are “in their own worlds” using their phones Occasionally	8. Others seem like they are “in their own worlds” using their phones Rarely	8. Others seem like they are “in their own worlds” using their phones Never
9. Others seem anxious if their phones are not nearby	9. Others seem anxious if their phones are not nearby Always	9. Others seem anxious if their phones are not nearby Usually	9. Others seem anxious if their phones are not nearby Frequently	9. Others seem anxious if their phones are not nearby Sometimes	9. Others seem anxious if their phones are not nearby Occasionally	9. Others seem anxious if their phones are not nearby Rarely	9. Others seem anxious if their phones are not nearby Never
10. Others pay attention to their phones rather than talking to me	10. Others pay attention to their phones rather than talking to me Always	10. Others pay attention to their phones rather than talking to me Usually	10. Others pay attention to their phones rather than talking to me Frequently	10. Others pay attention to their phones rather than talking to me Sometimes	10. Others pay attention to their phones rather than talking to me Occasionally	10. Others pay attention to their phones rather than talking to me Rarely	10. Others pay attention to their phones rather than talking to me Never
11. Others would rather pay attention to their phones than talk to me	11. Others would rather pay attention to their phones than talk to me Always	11. Others would rather pay attention to their phones than talk to me Usually	11. Others would rather pay attention to their phones than talk to me Frequently	11. Others would rather pay attention to their phones than talk to me Sometimes	11. Others would rather pay attention to their phones than talk to me Occasionally	11. Others would rather pay attention to their phones than talk to me Rarely	11. Others would rather pay attention to their phones than talk to me Never
12. Others seem like they get rid of boredom by paying attention to their phones instead of me	12. Others seem like they get rid of boredom by paying attention to their phones instead of me Always	12. Others seem like they get rid of boredom by paying attention to their phones instead of me Usually	12. Others seem like they get rid of boredom by paying attention to their phones instead of me Frequently	12. Others seem like they get rid of boredom by paying attention to their phones instead of me Sometimes	12. Others seem like they get rid of boredom by paying attention to their phones instead of me Occasionally	12. Others seem like they get rid of boredom by paying attention to their phones instead of me Rarely	12. Others seem like they get rid of boredom by paying attention to their phones instead of me Never
13. Others seem like they feel content when they are paying attention to their phones instead of me	13. Others seem like they feel content when they are paying attention to their phones instead of me Always	13. Others seem like they feel content when they are paying attention to their phones instead of me Usually	13. Others seem like they feel content when they are paying attention to their phones instead of me Frequently	13. Others seem like they feel content when they are paying attention to their phones instead of me Sometimes	13. Others seem like they feel content when they are paying attention to their phones instead of me Occasionally	13. Others seem like they feel content when they are paying attention to their phones instead of me Rarely	13. Others seem like they feel content when they are paying attention to their phones instead of me Never
14. Others pay attention to their phones rather than focusing on me	14. Others pay attention to their phones rather than focusing on me Always	14. Others pay attention to their phones rather than focusing on me Usually	14. Others pay attention to their phones rather than focusing on me Frequently	14. Others pay attention to their phones rather than focusing on me Sometimes	14. Others pay attention to their phones rather than focusing on me Occasionally	14. Others pay attention to their phones rather than focusing on me Rarely	14. Others pay attention to their phones rather than focusing on me Never
15. Others seem like they get rid of stress by paying attention to their phones instead of me	15. Others seem like they get rid of stress by paying attention to their phones instead of me Always	15. Others seem like they get rid of stress by paying attention to their phones instead of me Usually	15. Others seem like they get rid of stress by paying attention to their phones instead of me Frequently	15. Others seem like they get rid of stress by paying attention to their phones instead of me Sometimes	15. Others seem like they get rid of stress by paying attention to their phones instead of me Occasionally	15. Others seem like they get rid of stress by paying attention to their phones instead of me Rarely	15. Others seem like they get rid of stress by paying attention to their phones instead of me Never
16. Others seem like they feel good when they stop focusing on me and pay attention to their phones instead	16. Others seem like they feel good when they stop focusing on me and pay attention to their phones instead Always	16. Others seem like they feel good when they stop focusing on me and pay attention to their phones instead Usually	16. Others seem like they feel good when they stop focusing on me and pay attention to their phones instead Frequently	16. Others seem like they feel good when they stop focusing on me and pay attention to their phones instead Sometimes	16. Others seem like they feel good when they stop focusing on me and pay attention to their phones instead Occasionally	16. Others seem like they feel good when they stop focusing on me and pay attention to their phones instead Rarely	16. Others seem like they feel good when they stop focusing on me and pay attention to their phones instead Never
17. Others shift their attention from me to their phones .	17. Others shift their attention from me to their phones . Always	17. Others shift their attention from me to their phones . Usually	17. Others shift their attention from me to their phones . Frequently	17. Others shift their attention from me to their phones . Sometimes	17. Others shift their attention from me to their phones . Occasionally	17. Others shift their attention from me to their phones . Rarely	17. Others shift their attention from me to their phones . Never
18. I tell others that they interact with their phones too much.	18. I tell others that they interact with their phones too much. Always	18. I tell others that they interact with their phones too much. Usually	18. I tell others that they interact with their phones too much. Frequently	18. I tell others that they interact with their phones too much. Sometimes	18. I tell others that they interact with their phones too much. Occasionally	18. I tell others that they interact with their phones too much. Rarely	18. I tell others that they interact with their phones too much. Never
19. I have conflicts with others because they are using their phones	19. I have conflicts with others because they are using their phones Always	19. I have conflicts with others because they are using their phones Usually	19. I have conflicts with others because they are using their phones Frequently	19. I have conflicts with others because they are using their phones Sometimes	19. I have conflicts with others because they are using their phones Occasionally	19. I have conflicts with others because they are using their phones Rarely	19. I have conflicts with others because they are using their phones Never
20. I find myself thinking “I’ve had enough” when others are using their phones.	20. I find myself thinking “I’ve had enough” when others are using their phones. Always	20. I find myself thinking “I’ve had enough” when others are using their phones. Usually	20. I find myself thinking “I’ve had enough” when others are using their phones. Frequently	20. I find myself thinking “I’ve had enough” when others are using their phones. Sometimes	20. I find myself thinking “I’ve had enough” when others are using their phones. Occasionally	20. I find myself thinking “I’ve had enough” when others are using their phones. Rarely	20. I find myself thinking “I’ve had enough” when others are using their phones. Never
21. Others use their phones even though they know it irritates me.	21. Others use their phones even though they know it irritates me. Always	21. Others use their phones even though they know it irritates me. Usually	21. Others use their phones even though they know it irritates me. Frequently	21. Others use their phones even though they know it irritates me. Sometimes	21. Others use their phones even though they know it irritates me. Occasionally	21. Others use their phones even though they know it irritates me. Rarely	21. Others use their phones even though they know it irritates me. Never
22. Others seem like they get irritated if I ask them to get off their phones and talk to me.	22. Others seem like they get irritated if I ask them to get off their phones and talk to me. Always	22. Others seem like they get irritated if I ask them to get off their phones and talk to me. Usually	22. Others seem like they get irritated if I ask them to get off their phones and talk to me. Frequently	22. Others seem like they get irritated if I ask them to get off their phones and talk to me. Sometimes	22. Others seem like they get irritated if I ask them to get off their phones and talk to me. Occasionally	22. Others seem like they get irritated if I ask them to get off their phones and talk to me. Rarely	22. Others seem like they get irritated if I ask them to get off their phones and talk to me. Never