
Nomophobia Questionnaire
Do you control your smartphone, or does your smartphone control you? Take this test to find out.
By Mark Travers, Ph.D.
December 21, 2023

By Mark Travers, Ph.D.
December 21, 2023
Mark Travers, Ph.D., is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, responsible for new client intake and placement. Mark received his B.A. in psychology, magna cum laude, from Cornell University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. His academic research has been published in leading psychology journals and has been featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker, among other popular publications. He is a regular contributor for Forbes and Psychology Today, where he writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning. Click here to schedule an initial consultation with Mark or another member of the Awake Therapy team. Or, you can drop him a note here.
Nomophobia, a portmanteau derived from "no mo bile pho ne phobia ," encapsulates the growing fear and anxiety associated with being without one's smartphone. In an era where digital connectivity is ubiquitous, this fear has become increasingly prevalent, impacting individuals across diverse demographics.
While not officially recognized as a distinct mental disorder, nomophobia has garnered attention from researchers and psychologists who seek to understand its implications on mental well-being in the context of our technology-dependent society. The pervasive influence of smartphones in our daily lives raises the question of how significantly nomophobia may be affecting individuals.
Identifying and measuring nomophobia is essential for quantifying the prevalence of this fear. Gaining insight into the scale of its impact on different demographics can help prompt a broader conversation about the societal implications of our dependence on technology.
Developed through rigorous psychological research, the Nomophobia Questionnaire comprises carefully crafted questions that delve into the emotional and behavioral aspects of smartphone dependency. By providing a standardized measure, the questionnaire enables researchers, psychologists, healthcare professionals and the general public to gain a comprehensive understanding of nomophobia's complexities.
References: Yildrim, C. & Correia A. (2015). Exploring the dimensions of nomophobia: Development and validation of a self-reported questionnaire. Computers in Human Behavior, 49(2015). 130-137. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2015.02.059