Scale Overview & Construct
20-item scale measuring dependence on short-form video apps across withdrawal/tolerance, preoccupation, life impairment, and concealment of use.
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis. Item 15 is genuinely absent from the source instrument's numbering (it jumps from 14 to 16) — preserved as a real gap rather than an invented item, so the scale has 20 items, not 21.
License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Zhang, X., Wu, Y., & Liu, S. (2022). Exploring short-form video application addiction: Socio-technical and attachment perspectives. Telematics and Informatics, 68, 101749 (short-video dependence measurement). This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Short-Video Dependence Scale?
20-item scale measuring dependence on short-form video apps across withdrawal/tolerance, preoccupation, life impairment, and concealment of use.
How long does the Short-Video Dependence Scale take?
It takes about 8 minutes to answer all 20 questions. You can go at your own pace.
Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?
Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.
Can this test diagnose a condition?
No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.