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* 1. Informed Consent Statement: You are invited to participate in a research study exploring the relationship between social media usage and self-esteem. This study is conducted as part of an academic research project. Your participation is completely voluntary. What Will Happen: 1) You will complete a short online survey, which should take approximately 5-10 minutes. 2) The survey includes questions about your social media habits, engagement levels, and self-esteem. 3)Your responses will be anonymous and used solely for research purposes. Confidentiality: No personally identifiable information will be collected. Your responses will be kept confidential and analyzed only in aggregate form. Risks & Benefits: There are no known risks associated with participating in this survey. Your participation may help contribute to a better understanding of social media’s impact on mental well-being. Voluntary Participation: Participation is entirely optional. You may choose not to participate or exit the survey at any time without consequences. Do you consent to participate in this study?

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. What is your race or ethnicity?

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* 4. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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* 5. How many hours a day do you spend on social media?

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* 6. In a typical month, which of the following social networking websites do you use most often?

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* 7. How do you use social media?

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* 8. How much do you agree with the following statements about social media and self esteem?

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree N/A
Social media has had a positive impact on my self-esteem.
I compare myself to others on social media.
Likes, comments and follower counts affect my self-esteem.
I feel pressure to represent a certain image of myself online.
I feel worse about myself after spending time on social media.
Taking a break from social media would improve my self-esteem.
Engaging with others (commenting, posting) makes me feel better about myself.
Passively scrolling through social media (without engaging) makes me feel worse about myself.
I feel pressure to gain likes and followers
I take breaks from social media.
Taking breaks from social media improves my self esteem or has in the past.
I feel less motivated to interact with people in real life because I connect with them online.
I feel anxious when I haven't checked social media in a while.
Negative comments or lack of engagement on my posts make me feel insecure.
Social media has a positive impact on my well-being.
I'm more likely to say something on social media that I would not say to someone's face.
I edit/filter photos before posting them on social media.
Social media helps me feel connected.
Posting comments on social media make me feel more confident about myself.
Posting on social media makes me feel more seen and validated.
The more time I spend on social media, the worse I feel about myself.
I use social media mindlessly rather than intentionally.
I feel like my social media profile accurately reflects my real-life personality.
I feel that people on social media live better lives than I do.