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SDSU student,
As part of a social science research methods course (SOC 307), we are conducting a survey about SDSU's students' smartphone usage and perceptions about smartphone usage when with friends. Your participation is voluntary and your responses will be kept confidential.

The survey should take approximately 5 minutes for you to complete and will provide us with valuable information about student life. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact our professor Dr. Jessica D. Ulrich-Schad by email ([email protected]).



 
 
 
Do you currently own/use a smartphone (e.g., a phone that can also be used to connect to the internet)?
 
Yes, I own/use a smartphone -> Continue to Question 2
 
No, but I own a cellular phone. -> Skip to Question 7 (Next Page)
 
No, and I don't have a cellular phone. -> Skip to Question 7 (Next Page)
 
 
 
Approximately how long have you owned/used a smartphone? (Years/Months)
   
 
 
 
In a typical day, approximately how often do you interact with your phone for any use?
 
0-5 times per day
 
5-20 times per day
 
At least 1 times per day
 
1-5 times per day
 
5-20 times per day
 
20+ times per hour
 
 
How frequently do you use your smartphone for each of the following purposes?
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently
Talking
Texting
Directions/GPS
Social Media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Taking pictures/videos
Listening to music
Watching T.V./Videos
Other (please specify): _________
 
 
How frequently do you use your smartphone for each of the following purposes when you are with your friends?
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently
Talking
Texting
Directions/GPS
Social Media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Taking pictures/Videos
Listening to music
Watching T.V./Videos
Other (please specify): __________
 
 
Have you ever used your smartphone to check social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) in the following situations?
Yes No Not Applicable
In a movie theater
On a dinner date.
At a child/family function.
While driving.
In the shower.
During sex.
In Church/place of worship.
During class.
 
 
How much do you agree/disagree with the following statements about smartphones in general:
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
People today use their smart phones too much.
Smart phone usage in public places is problematic.
Smart phones have brought people closer together.
Smartphones are appropriate to use in any situation
As a society we would be better off without smartphones.
 
 
How much do you agree/disagree with the following statements about your experiences with smartphones:
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
A personal relationship of mine has greatly benefited from smartphone use.
A friend has made me feel bad by using their smart phone when we were together.
A family member has made me feel bad by using their smartphone when were together.
A romantic partner has made me feel bad by using their smartphone when were together.
A personal relationship of mine has been damaged because of smartphone usage.
It doesn't both me when others use their smartphones when we are interacting.
 
 
 
What bothers you the most about when people use their smart phones when they are with their friends?
   
 
We appreciate you taking time to complete our survey!