Social Media Impact Survey

Social Media Impact Survey

Thank you for taking 5 minutes to participate in GoodBot's survey on youth perspectives and experiences social media, data privacy, and AI! Your input plays an important role in shaping our programs and research on digital literacy and policy toward advancing a more inclusive, human-centric and responsible digital future. For information on GoodBot, visit www.goodbot.ca.
Social Media Usage
Please choose the social media platforms you use the most (up to 3)*

TiktokInstagramSnapchatRedditYouTubeDiscordBeRealFacebookXTwitchWhatsAppThreadsOther
How many hours PER DAY do you use social media (on average)?
What has been the impact of social media on your life?
Which are the most positive aspects of social media for you? (Select up to 3)*

I can show my creativityI connect to my friends' livesI connect with people who support meI feel more accepted onlineI find or learn interesting thingsI have fun / am entertainedOther
Which are the most negative aspects of social media for you? (up to 3)*

I feel left out by friendsI feel worse about my lifeI feel worse about the worldI feel like I'm wasting my timeI feel pressured to post content that will get engagementI am overwhelmed by social dramaOther
Do you want to spend less time on social media but find it difficult?
Why is it difficult to reduce your social media usage? (Select up to 3)*

I am concerned I will be left outI feel addicted to social mediaI want to be up-to-date on latest trends/memesIt is easier to interact with people onlineI find it difficult to handle negative emotions offlineI want to stay up-to-date on my social circleI want to distract myselfOther
Which of the following would be most helpful for you to reduce your social media usage? (Select up to 3)

Device-level changes (eg. app-blockers, time limits)Social media-level changes (eg. less addictive algorithms)Peer-level changes (eg. your friends don't use social media)Family-level changes (eg. your parents limit screen time)School-level changes (eg. banning social media usage in schools)Government-level changes (eg. laws that impose age restrictions on social media usage)Other
If you were to reduce your social media usage, how would you spend that time instead? (up to 3)*

Reading booksCreative pursuits (eg. painting, writing, music, cooking etc.)Exercising & SportsStudyingVolunteeringWith friends & familyOther
If you have been exposed to or experienced harmful content online, what kind of content? (Select all that apply)

Bullying & HarassmentOnline Hate & BiasViolence & ExtremismDisinformation & Deep FakesOnline Fraud & ScamsMental HealthSexual ContentInfluence OperationsOther
How do you feel about companies using content that you post online (e.g. photos, videos, posts) to train AI models without your consent?*
Are you comfortable with tech companies deciding what content you see on social media feeds or what assignments you get in school?*
Which of the following topics related to social media do you want to learn more about? (Select up to 3)*

How social media algorithms affect behaviorHow to reduce online bullying and harassmentHow disinformation spreads on social mediaHow social media companies make moneyWhether social media can be a source of livelihoodWhat happens to information shared on social mediaHow governments can make social media betterHow to protect myself onlineHow to make social media experiences betterOther
Mobile Phone Restrictions at School
Please select all the mobile phone restrictions at your school

Phones can only be used during non-class hours (eg. recess, other breaks)Phones cannot be used throughout the school dayPhones must be kept away in a designated area (eg. a pouch, a locker)Phones must be on silent and kept out of sightNo restrictionsNot Applicable / Not in School
Do you think these restrictions are
How have these restrictions impacted you? (up to 3)

I can focus better during classI get bored easilyI feel more anxiousI feel less anxiousI talk to my friends moreI feel like I am missing outOther
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Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your experience to help us understand how to support youth navigating social media in healthier ways? (optional)
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