Question

Are you using the internet excessively?

Self assess - using the four C’s

1. Craving - Do you have an intense desire to use the internet?
2. Control - Do you have an inability to control your self using the internet?
3. Compulsion - Do you find it difficult to stop using the internet you know you should not spend so much time on it? even though you know?
4. Consequence - Have you ever experienced any physical or psychological ill effects as a result of excessive use of the internet? If you answer a ‘yes’ for at least three of the C’s, it can be a matter of concern.

If you answer a ‘yes’ for at least three of the C’s, it can be a matter of concern.

Answer 1

Self-Assessment Using the Four C’s

1. Craving (No): I enjoy using the internet for learning, entertainment, and staying connected, but I do not experience an intense, uncontrollable urge or anxiety when I am away from my devices.
2. Control (No): I am able to manage my screen time effectively. I use digital timers and structured daily schedules to ensure that my internet use does not interfere with my studies, sleep, or physical activities.
3. Compulsion (No): I do not feel driven to browse or stream compulsively. When I know it is time to log off such as during study hours or before bedtime I can easily put my phone away without feeling distressed.
4. Consequence (No): I have not experienced any negative physical effects (like severe eye strain or sleep deprivation) or psychological effects (like social isolation or anxiety) due to my internet usage, as I maintain a healthy balance.

Since I answered ‘No’ to all four criteria, my internet usage is not a matter of concern.