Smartphone Overdependence Test

Measure your smartphone overdependence index (0–100) based on daily usage time and a 20-question survey.

Use the slider to select your average daily smartphone usage time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the overdependence index calculated?

The index combines daily usage time (30%) and the 20-question survey score (70%) on a 0–100 scale. Longer usage and more dependent behaviors result in a higher score.

What is the K-scale?

The K-scale is a smartphone over-dependence measurement tool developed by the Korea Intelligence Information Society Agency (NIA). It identifies at-risk groups based on three factors: loss of control, salience, and serious consequences.

How many hours of smartphone use is considered normal?

Experts recommend no more than 2–4 hours per day for adults. Work or study use may be an exception, but leisure and entertainment use should ideally stay under 2 hours.

How do I start a digital detox?

Gradually reducing use is more effective than stopping abruptly. Try extending phone-free time by 15 minutes each day, reducing notifications, and finding alternative activities like reading or exercising.

Is my data stored?

No. All analysis is done within your browser only. No data is transmitted to or stored on any server.

What is the Smartphone Overdependence Test?

The Smartphone Overdependence Test measures the level of smartphone over-dependence risk based on daily usage time and behavioral pattern surveys. Referencing the K-scale by Korea's Intelligence Information Society Agency (NIA), it rates users across four levels: Normal, Potential Risk, High Risk, and High-risk Overdependence.

Key Symptoms of Smartphone Over-Dependence

If you feel anxious without your smartphone, cannot control your usage time, or find that smartphone use interferes with daily life, you may be at risk. Watch for signs such as sleep deprivation, decreased concentration, and conflicts in personal relationships.

How to Practice Digital Detox

Digital detox involves reducing digital device use for a period to restore mental and physical balance. You can start by creating 1 hour of daily phone-free time, keeping your phone away from the bedroom, disabling unnecessary notifications, and increasing offline hobbies.

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