Quiz: What Do Your Facebook Habits Reveal About You? 20 questions show whether your online lifestyle is positive or pathological. The meteoric rise of the world’s most popular social-media site suggests that Facebook fulfills a deep human need for connection. But we also know that people use Facebook in very different ways and for very different purposes. Youre probably familiar with: the Facebook exhibitionist, the game player, the confessor, the envier, the narcissist, and the stalker, to name just a few. These broad Facebook personality patterns conceal far more subtle variations in the benefits that users seek from this form of social media, the challenges they encounter, and the actual rewards they derive from their interactions on the site. After completing the quiz, check out the meaning of your answers. Use a 1-5 rating scale for each one, with 1 for disagree strongly, 5 for agree strongly, etc. 1. I am a sociable person. 2. The tasks I most prefer doing for enjoyment are ones that don’t involve much mental effort. 3. I already have many real-life friends, and just see Facebook as a way to stay in touch with a wider circle than I can see in person. 4. Facebook use is an important part of my overall sense of who I am as a person. 5. If I’m not on Facebook for more than a few hours, I feel anxious and even distressed. 6. I feel as though I am a very disciplined and self-controlled person who can be counted to finish what I start. 7. My electronic devices (smartphones, computers, tablets) are almost a part of my identity. 8. I think about what my status updates on Facebook say about me as a person. 9. It’s important for me to find out about the Facebook status of my friends. 10. I’m a “fan” of or have “liked” quite a few different brand names, products, or online stores. 11. I belong to a large number of Facebook groups and regularly check on their activities. 12. Facebook games are a constant diversion for me; in fact, I play more often than I would like to. 13. When I post on Facebook, I am not entirely truthful about how I’m feeling and what I’m doing. 14. My Facebook profile is something I’ve given careful thought to editing. 15. The privacy settings I’ve chosen on Facebook are pretty liberal; many people can easily find me. 16. I regularly change my profile picture. 17. Facebook interactions bring me closer to my friends and family. 18. I try to maintain contact with my ex (or exes) and regularly check their updates. 19. While at social or family gatherings, I secretly check the statuses of people who aren’t there. 20. I’ve had to close down my Facebook account or change my name to cover up my past posts. To see what results go to: psychologytoday/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201404/quiz-what-do-your-facebook-habits-reveal-about-you?tr=MostViewed
Posted on: Thu, 08 May 2014 18:45:42 +0000
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