Digital Psychology & Behavioral Addictions · 90 secs
Nomophobia Screener: Free 12-Item Smartphone Separation Anxiety Test
Do you panic when battery hits 1%, hallucinate phantom pocket vibrations, or feel severe separation distress without cell service? Measure nomophobia based on the Iowa State NMP-Q scale.
Scientific Overview
Nomophobia (No Mobile Phone Phobia) is a contemporary separation anxiety disorder stemming from the loss of digital connectivity, communication, and informational access, treating the smartphone as an externalized lobe of the self.
What This Assessment Evaluates
- Measures 3 clinical subscales: Device Separation Panic & Disconnect Dread, Compulsive Checking & Phantom Vibrations, and Interpersonal Disconnection & FOMO
- Explains Phantom Vibration Syndrome and why the sensory cortex incorporates the smartphone into physical body schema
- Analyzes dopamine anticipation loops in low-battery and low-signal panic responses
- Provides practical digital autonomy protocols, grayscale screen shifts, progressive separation walks, and audio reflection
How to Take This Test
- Answer honestly based on your experience over the past 7 days.
- There are no right or wrong answers; trust your initial emotional reaction.
- Receive your personalized score breakdown, mascot insight, and custom journaling prompts immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phantom Vibration Syndrome?
It is a sensory cortex misinterpretation where minor clothing friction or muscle twitches in your thigh are perceived as incoming phone vibrations due to constant neuro-anticipation of notifications.
How can I reduce smartphone separation anxiety?
Implement small behavioral boundaries: switch display to grayscale, keep chargers away from the bed, practice 20-minute device-free walks, and use voice journaling instead of mindless scrolling.
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