ADHD criteria (via the ASR6)
SA criteria (via the SAS)
How often do you check your phone on average?
How often do you receive notifications on your phone on average?
In general, I feel that notifications are...(distracting)...(connecting)
In general, I feel that notifications are...(not always needed)...(couldn't live without)
Checking my phone is the first thing I do in the morning.
If my phone rings or vibrates in the middle of an in-person conversation, I look at it.
I need to have my phone within reach and immediately available.
I use my phone while walking.
I use my phone while waiting in line.
Checking my phone is the last thing I do before going to sleep.
In a typical day, on average, how many hours do you think you spend on your phone overall?
In a typical day, on average, how many hours would you like to spend on your phone overall?
How old are you (in years)?
What is your gender identity?
What is your annual household income?
Please select your employment status
Which of the following industries most closely matches that one that you're employed in?
Treatment (batched 3x/day, no notifications, control)
Right now, I am feeling...(Bad...Good)
Today, it was easy for me to concentrate on what I was doing. (Not at all...Somewhat...Very much)
Today, I felt I was interrupted by notifications.
Today, I felt I was missing out on important notifications.
Today, I felt stressed.
Today, I was productive.
Today, I felt anxious.
Today, I checked my phone...(For no reason (like I was on autopilot)...For specific reasons (intentionally))
Today, I felt like...(My phone was in control of me...I was in control of my phone)
Today, I felt connected to other people.
Today, I felt distracted.
Today, I enjoyed work.
Today, I felt pressure to immediately respond to people on my phone
Today, I used my phone more than I wanted to.
Inattention (ASRS-A)
Stress (PSS-5)
Perceived Productivity (Kushlev et al)
Anxiety (STAI)
Phone Fear of Missing Out (CFOMO)
Negative Feelings (SPANE-N)
Positive Feelings (SPANE-P)
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
Mindfulness (MAAS-5)
Depression (CESD-10)
Smartphone Addiction (SAS)
Nomophobia (NMPQ)
Social Connectedness (SCS)
Phone Unlocks per day
Phone Time per day
Phone Checks per day
App Opens per day
Notifications Managed per day
Start Date
End Date
Response Type
Recorded Date
Response ID
How would you rate your experience?
Did you notice any change to how you received your notifications?
During the study...
I would download this app, if it was available on the PlayStore.
How much would you pay for this app, if it was available?
If I could choose, I would receive my notifications...
My experience with notifications was better.
My experience with notifications was worse.
My experience with notifications was enjoyable.
My experience with notifications was uncomfortable.
I noticed some changes in myself.
I felt more attentive.
I felt like I was missing out on things.
I felt less stressed.
I felt happier.
I felt more productive.
I felt more connected to other people.
I felt more mindful.
I used my phone for less time.
I unlocked my phone fewer times.
Thinking about notifications in general... - I find notifications helpful.
I find notifications annoying.
I like receiving notifications.
Thinking about notifications in general... - I dislike receiving notifications.
How many notifications do you think you receive per day?
Ideally, how many notifications would you like to receive per day?