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Survey Questions (Rated on a scale of 1-5; 1 being completely disagree; 5 being completely agree):

1. I spend more than 7 hours a day online.
2. I send an average of 130 text per day.
3. I share private/personal information with close family/friends over technology.
4. Technology plays a large (50%+) role in my life.
5. Technology has affected my life and how I operate.
6. Technology has made me more productive.
7. I use technology mainly for school/work.
8. I balance screen time and school/work evenly.
9. I could live without Technology.
10. I rely on technology to communicate with friends, co-workers, etc…

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