Community preferences

1
CODE* This field is required.
2
Have you ever made an online purchase in your life?* This field is required.
YESNO
3
What is your gender?* This field is required.
Male
Female
Prefer not to say
4
your age* This field is required.
5
What is your annual household income?* This field is required.
Less than $25,000
$25,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $149,999
$150,000 or more
Prefer not to say
6
What is the highest level of education you have completed?* This field is required.
Less than high school
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctorate or professional degree (e.g., PhD, MD)
Prefer not to say
7
How often do you slouch while sitting or using electronic devices?* This field is required.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
8
How do your close contacts (e.g., family or friends) perceive the severity of your slouching?
Not at all severe
Slightly severe
Moderately severe
Very severe
Extremely severe
9
Over the past 7 days, on average, how many hours per day have you spent using the internet?* This field is required.
Less than 1 hour
1–2 hours
2–4 hours
4–6 hours
6–8 hours
8–10 hours
More than 10 hours
10
Over the past 7 days, on average, how many hours per day have you spent using Instagram?* This field is required.
Less than 1 hour
1–2 hours
2–3 hours
3–4 hours
4–6 hours
6–8 hours
More than 8 hours
11
Over the past 12 months, on average, how many hours per day have you spent using the internet?* This field is required.
Less than 1 hour
1–2 hours
2–4 hours
4–6 hours
6–8 hours
8–10 hours
More than 10 hours
12
Over the past 12 months, on average, how many hours per day have you spent using Instagram?* This field is required.
Less than 1 hour
1–2 hours
2–3 hours
3–4 hours
4–6 hours
6–8 hours
More than 8 hours
13
What is your primary purpose for using the internet?* This field is required.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Work or education
Row 0, Column 0
Row 0, Column 1
Row 0, Column 2
Row 0, Column 3
Row 0, Column 4
Entertainment
Row 1, Column 0
Row 1, Column 1
Row 1, Column 2
Row 1, Column 3
Row 1, Column 4
Social connection
Row 2, Column 0
Row 2, Column 1
Row 2, Column 2
Row 2, Column 3
Row 2, Column 4
Shopping or online purchases
Row 3, Column 0
Row 3, Column 1
Row 3, Column 2
Row 3, Column 3
Row 3, Column 4
Information seeking
Row 4, Column 0
Row 4, Column 1
Row 4, Column 2
Row 4, Column 3
Row 4, Column 4
Work or education
Entertainment
Social connection
Shopping or online purchases
Information seeking
Never
Row 0, Column 0
Rarely
Row 0, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 0, Column 2
Often
Row 0, Column 3
Always
Row 0, Column 4
Never
Row 1, Column 0
Rarely
Row 1, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 1, Column 2
Often
Row 1, Column 3
Always
Row 1, Column 4
Never
Row 2, Column 0
Rarely
Row 2, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 2, Column 2
Often
Row 2, Column 3
Always
Row 2, Column 4
Never
Row 3, Column 0
Rarely
Row 3, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 3, Column 2
Often
Row 3, Column 3
Always
Row 3, Column 4
Never
Row 4, Column 0
Rarely
Row 4, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 4, Column 2
Often
Row 4, Column 3
Always
Row 4, Column 4
1 of 5
14
How often do you use Instagram for the following purposes?* This field is required.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Social connection
Row 0, Column 0
Row 0, Column 1
Row 0, Column 2
Row 0, Column 3
Row 0, Column 4
Entertainment
Row 1, Column 0
Row 1, Column 1
Row 1, Column 2
Row 1, Column 3
Row 1, Column 4
Self-expression or content creation
Row 2, Column 0
Row 2, Column 1
Row 2, Column 2
Row 2, Column 3
Row 2, Column 4
Shopping or following brands
Row 3, Column 0
Row 3, Column 1
Row 3, Column 2
Row 3, Column 3
Row 3, Column 4
Professional use or business
Row 4, Column 0
Row 4, Column 1
Row 4, Column 2
Row 4, Column 3
Row 4, Column 4
Social connection
Entertainment
Self-expression or content creation
Shopping or following brands
Professional use or business
Never
Row 0, Column 0
Rarely
Row 0, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 0, Column 2
Often
Row 0, Column 3
Always
Row 0, Column 4
Never
Row 1, Column 0
Rarely
Row 1, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 1, Column 2
Often
Row 1, Column 3
Always
Row 1, Column 4
Never
Row 2, Column 0
Rarely
Row 2, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 2, Column 2
Often
Row 2, Column 3
Always
Row 2, Column 4
Never
Row 3, Column 0
Rarely
Row 3, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 3, Column 2
Often
Row 3, Column 3
Always
Row 3, Column 4
Never
Row 4, Column 0
Rarely
Row 4, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 4, Column 2
Often
Row 4, Column 3
Always
Row 4, Column 4
1 of 5
15
Do you prefer online shopping over traditional (in-person) shopping?* This field is required.
Yes, I prefer online shopping
No, I prefer traditional shopping
No preference
16
I regularly check the Instagram stories and posts of online stores.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
17
I use social media to stay updated with fashion trends.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
18
Seeing fashion posts on social media encourages me to buy fashion items.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
19
Social media motivates me to improve my personal style.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
20
I admire people who own expensive homes, cars, and clothes.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
21
I like a lot of luxury in my life.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
22
I’d be happier if I could afford to buy more things* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
23
I use the internet extensively because I consider it an essential part of my life.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
24
My use of the internet has become a daily habit that I have chosen for myself.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
25
I have a positive view of my use of the internet and find it beneficial.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
26
When I use the internet, I feel I have complete control over my behavior.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
27
I see my use of the internet as a personal choice, not a compulsion.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
28
I can adjust my internet use based on my needs.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
29
I use the internet with a specific goal in mind.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
30
When I’m on the Internet, I buy items without prior planning.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
31
While browsing the Internet (on websites or social media), I buy things I didn’t intend to buy beforehand.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
32
When I shop online, after buying something, I feel I should have thought about it more.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
33
When I see something I like on the Internet, I buy it immediately.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
34
Ads or posts I see on social media while using the Internet cause me to buy something suddenly.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
35
Seeing posts on Instagram from people who seem to have a more luxurious lifestyle makes me want to buy things to improve my lifestyle.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
36
When I see influencers or celebrities using certain products on Instagram, I often feel like I need those products too.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
37
I often compare my possessions to those of people who appear to be more successful than me on Instagram, and this sometimes motivates me to shop online.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
38
Seeing what my friends or people my age are buying on Instagram influences my own online shopping choices.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
39
I often check Instagram to see what products or brands are popular among people like me before making online purchases.* This field is required."Hey, you’ve knocked out most of the questions! It gets easier now—thanks for sticking with it. We really value your thoughtful answers, even on the repeat ones!"
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
40
If I see someone similar to me with something I like on Instagram, I'm more likely to consider buying it myself.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
41
Seeing posts on Instagram from people who seem to have fewer resources or less stylish possessions than me makes me feel better about my purchases.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
42
I sometimes look at posts from people on Instagram who don't seem to be able to afford the same things I can, and this reinforces my satisfaction with my financial situation.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
43
When I see people on Instagram complaining about not being able to buy things, it makes me appreciate what I have more.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
44
How often do you spend time thinking about Instagram or planning to use it?* This field is required.
Very Rarely
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
45
How often do you use Instagram to forget about personal problems or to feel better?* This field is required.
Very Rarely
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
46
How often do you feel the need to use Instagram more and more to feel satisfied?* This field is required.
Very Rarely
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
47
How often do you feel restless or upset when you can’t use Instagram?* This field is required.
Very Rarely
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
48
How often has your Instagram use caused problems in your work, studies, or relationships?* This field is required.
Very Rarely
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
49
How often have you tried to cut down on your Instagram use but couldn’t?* This field is required.
Very Rarely
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
50
When an influencer I follow promotes a product, I feel motivated to consider it seriously.* This field is required.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
51
Seeing an influencer use a product makes me more interested in exploring it online.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
52
I trust the recommendations of an influencer I like, which influences my online decisions.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
53
I often buy things online even though I can’t afford them.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
54
I have often bought a product online that I did not need while knowing that I have very little money left.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
55
Sometimes I can’t stop myself from buying online, even if I know it is wrong.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
56
I am often reckless in my online buying behavior.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
57
Much of my life centers around buying things online.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
58
"I sometimes feel that something inside pushes me to shop online.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
59
For me, online shopping is a way of facing the stress of my daily life and relaxing.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
60
Instructions: Please rate how often you have experienced the following emotions in the past year. Use the scale below to indicate your response* This field is required.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Upset
Row 0, Column 0
Row 0, Column 1
Row 0, Column 2
Row 0, Column 3
Row 0, Column 4
Hostile
Row 1, Column 0
Row 1, Column 1
Row 1, Column 2
Row 1, Column 3
Row 1, Column 4
Ashamed
Row 2, Column 0
Row 2, Column 1
Row 2, Column 2
Row 2, Column 3
Row 2, Column 4
Nervous
Row 3, Column 0
Row 3, Column 1
Row 3, Column 2
Row 3, Column 3
Row 3, Column 4
Afraid
Row 4, Column 0
Row 4, Column 1
Row 4, Column 2
Row 4, Column 3
Row 4, Column 4
Upset
Hostile
Ashamed
Nervous
Afraid
Never
Row 0, Column 0
Rarely
Row 0, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 0, Column 2
Often
Row 0, Column 3
Very Often
Row 0, Column 4
Never
Row 1, Column 0
Rarely
Row 1, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 1, Column 2
Often
Row 1, Column 3
Very Often
Row 1, Column 4
Never
Row 2, Column 0
Rarely
Row 2, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 2, Column 2
Often
Row 2, Column 3
Very Often
Row 2, Column 4
Never
Row 3, Column 0
Rarely
Row 3, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 3, Column 2
Often
Row 3, Column 3
Very Often
Row 3, Column 4
Never
Row 4, Column 0
Rarely
Row 4, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 4, Column 2
Often
Row 4, Column 3
Very Often
Row 4, Column 4
1 of 5
61
While browsing online stores, I can forget my worries and feel relaxed.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
62
I get excited browsing online stores, even if I’m not planning to buy.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
63
I enjoy browsing online stores so much that I lose track of time.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
64
I browse online stores just for fun.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
65
Browsing online stores feels like an adventure to me.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
66
Online shopping gets me excited.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
67
I feel a thrill when I shop online.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
68
Online shopping makes me feel good.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
69
I really enjoy shopping online.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
70
Online shopping helps me unwind and relax.* This field is required.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
71
How often do you feel preoccupied with the Internet when you are offline?* This field is required.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
72
How often do you feel preoccupied with the Internet when you are offline?* This field is required.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
73
How often do you neglect your daily responsibilities (e.g., work, school, or chores) to spend more time online?* This field is required.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
74
How often do you lose sleep because of spending too much time on the Internet?* This field is required.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
75
How often do you try to cut down on your Internet use but fail?* This field is required.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
76
How often do you spend more time online than you intended?* This field is required.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
77
I fear others have more rewarding experiences than me.* This field is required.
Not at all true of me
Slightly true of me
Moderately true of me
Very true of me
Extremely true of me
78
I fear my friends have more rewarding experiences than me.* This field is required.
Not at all true of me
Slightly true of me
Moderately true of me
Very true of me
Extremely true of me
79
I get worried when I find out my friends are having fun without me.* This field is required.
Not at all true of me
Slightly true of me
Moderately true of me
Very true of me
Extremely true of me
80
I get anxious when I don’t know what my friends are up to.* This field is required.
Not at all true of me
Slightly true of me
Moderately true of me
Very true of me
Extremely true of me
81
It is important that I understand my friends’ "in jokes".* This field is required.
Not at all true of me
Slightly true of me
Moderately true of me
Very true of me
Extremely true of me
82
Sometimes, I wonder if I spend too much time keeping up with what is going on.* This field is required.
Not at all true of me
Slightly true of me
Moderately true of me
Very true of me
Extremely true of me
83
It bothers me when I miss an opportunity to meet up with friends.* This field is required.
Not at all true of me
Slightly true of me
Moderately true of me
Very true of me
Extremely true of me
84
When I have a good time, it is important for me to share the details online (e.g., updating status).* This field is required.
Not at all true of me
Slightly true of me
Moderately true of me
Very true of me
Extremely true of me
85
When I miss out on a planned get-together, it bothers me.* This field is required.
Not at all true of me
Slightly true of me
Moderately true of me
Very true of me
Extremely true of me
86
When I go on vacation, I continue to keep tabs on what my friends are doing.* This field is required.
Not at all true of me
Slightly true of me
Moderately true of me
Very true of me
Extremely true of me
87
"Optional: Do you have any of the following habits even when you don’t intend to make a purchase?"
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
I have a habit of watching online advertisem
Row 0, Column 0
Row 0, Column 1
Row 0, Column 2
Row 0, Column 3
Row 0, Column 4
I have a habit of interacting online with friends or other users about products.
Row 1, Column 0
Row 1, Column 1
Row 1, Column 2
Row 1, Column 3
Row 1, Column 4
I have a habit of reading reviews about products.
Row 2, Column 0
Row 2, Column 1
Row 2, Column 2
Row 2, Column 3
Row 2, Column 4
I have a habit of saving posts about interesting products.
Row 3, Column 0
Row 3, Column 1
Row 3, Column 2
Row 3, Column 3
Row 3, Column 4
I have a habit of keeping an eye on online stores.
Row 4, Column 0
Row 4, Column 1
Row 4, Column 2
Row 4, Column 3
Row 4, Column 4
I have a habit of watching online advertisem
I have a habit of interacting online with friends or other users about products.
I have a habit of reading reviews about products.
I have a habit of saving posts about interesting products.
I have a habit of keeping an eye on online stores.
Always
Row 0, Column 0
Often
Row 0, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 0, Column 2
Rarely
Row 0, Column 3
Never
Row 0, Column 4
Always
Row 1, Column 0
Often
Row 1, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 1, Column 2
Rarely
Row 1, Column 3
Never
Row 1, Column 4
Always
Row 2, Column 0
Often
Row 2, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 2, Column 2
Rarely
Row 2, Column 3
Never
Row 2, Column 4
Always
Row 3, Column 0
Often
Row 3, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 3, Column 2
Rarely
Row 3, Column 3
Never
Row 3, Column 4
Always
Row 4, Column 0
Often
Row 4, Column 1
Sometimes
Row 4, Column 2
Rarely
Row 4, Column 3
Never
Row 4, Column 4
1 of 5
88
Hey there, we can’t thank you enough for jumping into this study with us! Your time and thoughts mean so much, and they’re helping us figure things out in a big way. Down below, feel free to drop your email for a shot at a prize. Want us to give you a thank-you mention in the final paper? Just add your name! If you’re up for more studies later, write 'K1.' Curious about the results? Write 'K2,' and we’ll send them your way once we’re done. We’re so lucky to have you on board—thanks again for being part of this!
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
Ok
Should be Empty: