Digital Toxicity Survey: Gwadar Youth
Introduction:
Thank you for participating in this survey. Your input is valuable for understanding the impact of
digital technology on the youth of Gwadar. Please answer the following questions honestly
1. What is your age group?
(a) 13-18 years old
(b) 19-24 years old
(c) 25-34 years old
(d) 35-44 years old
2: What is your gender?
(a) Male
(b) Female
3: What is your highest level of formal education?
a) Matric
b) Intermediate
c) Undergraduate
d) Post-graduate
4.How much time do you spend on average using technology each day?
(a) Less than 2 hours
(b) 2-4 hours
(c) 4-6 hours
(d) More than 6 hours
5. What are the main types of technology that you use?
(a) Smartphone
(b) Laptop or computer
(c) Gaming console
(d) Other (please specify)
6. What are the main activities that you use technology for?
(a) Social media
(b) Watching videos
(c) Working
(d) Studying
(e) Other (please specify)
7. What is the main reason you use technology?
(a) To stay connected with friends and family
(b) For entertainment
(c) For work or school
(d) To learn new things
(e) To escape from reality
8. Has your technology usage increased or decreased in the past year?
(a) Increased
(b) Decreased
(c) Stayed the same
9. Have you noticed any negative impacts from your technology usage?
(a) Yes, it has affected my sleep
(b) Yes, it has affected my relationships
(c) Yes, it has affected my school or work performance
(d) Yes, it has affected my mental or physical health
(e) No, I have not noticed any negative impacts
10. Do you think that technology addiction is a real problem?
(a) Yes, it is a serious problem
(b) Yes, it is a minor problem
(c) No, it is not a real problem
11. What can be done to reduce excess technology usage?
(a) Set limits on daily screen time
(b) Take breaks from technology throughout the day
(c) Delete social media apps from your devices
(d) Find other activities to do instead of using technology
(e) Seek professional help if needed
12. Do you ever feel like you are spending too much time on technology?
(a) Yes, often
(b) Yes, sometimes
(c) No, rarely
(d) No, never
13. Do you feel like you have control over your technology usage?
(a) Yes, completely
(b) Yes, mostly
(c) No, not really
(d) No, not at all
14. Have you ever tried to reduce your technology usage but failed?
(a) Yes
(b) No
15. What are the biggest challenges to reducing your technology usage?
(a) Boredom
(c) FOMO (fear of missing out)
(d) Addiction
(e) Other (please specify)
16. How often do you feel guilty about your technology usage?
(a) Never
(b) Rarely
(c) Sometimes
(d) Often
(e) Always
17. What would help you to reduce your technology usage?
(a) More support from friends and family
(b) More tools and resources to help me manage my time
(c) More activities to do instead of using technology
(d) More professional help
18. Do you think excessive technology use affect your academic performance?
a) Yes
b) No
c)Maybe
19. Have you ever used technology for educational purposes?
a) sometime
b) Yes
c) No
20) Are you aware of any programs or initiatives addressing digital toxicity in Gwadar?
a) Yes
b) No