Developing a Problematic Social Network Sites Usage Questionnaire for Youth: An Occupational Approach Beyond Addiction

Abstract

Date Presented 04/05/2025

This abstract focuses on developing a Problematic Social Network Sites Usage Questionnaire for adolescents and young adults from an occupational perspective. This topic contributes to an occupational-centered approach to digital addiction.

Primary Author and Speaker: Seungju Lim

Additional Authors and Speakers: Gyeomju Han, Seyeon In

Contributing Authors: Ji-Hyuk Park

PURPOSE: The study aims to develop and validate a questionnaire to assess Problematic Social Network Service Use (PSNSU) among adolescents and young adults from an occupational perspective, considering the negative impacts of SNS like Facebook, Instagra.

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