Social media use

Social media use assesses self-reported use of social media via several question types were used, ranging from yes/no-items to open questions.

At age 13, children reported on 15 items regarding gaming, social media use and time spent online. At age 17, children reported on items regarding time spent on social media, computer or television and waking by computer, laptop or telephone at night. Main caregivers reported on 19 items regarding telephone use, gaming and social media use, time spent online, and about how they supervise their child's social media use.

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  • Generation R

  • 13-14 years
    •   P1C CC
    12.5 - 16.8 years   From 2016-01-01 to 2019-12-31
  • 17-18 years
    •   CC
    17.0 - 18.0 years   From 2020-10-01 (ongoing)
    Mode of collection SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Analysis unit Individual
    Instrument name Social media use
    Measure name Screentime (tv, video, dvd, pc)
    References
    YOUNG, K. S. (1998). Internet Addiction: The Emergence of a New Clinical Disorder. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 1(3), 237–244. https://doi.org/10.1089/cpb.1998.1.237
    Widyanto, L., & McMurran, M. (2004). The Psychometric Properties of the Internet Addiction Test. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 7(4), 443–450. https://doi.org/10.1089/cpb.2004.7.443
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