Student Digital Wellbeing Assessment

The Student Digital Wellbeing Assessment is a completely anonymous, 32 multiple choice question assessment to better understand your own digital habits and behaviours.

Once you complete the assessment, you will receive your results and some tips to support your digital wellbeing.

Student Digital Wellbeing Assessment

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PILLAR 1: DIGITAL BORDERS & BOUNDARIES

Most of the time. . .

1. I turn small, hand-held digital devices (such as a phone, laptop, computer, touchscreen, tablet, gaming console) off at least 60 minutes before I need to fall asleep.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

2. My bedroom is a tech-free zone.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

3. I wait at least 10 minutes before I turn on my phone/laptop/tablet in the morning, OR I don’t use devices at all in the morning.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

4. My tech-time doesn’t interfere with my relationships with friends and family members and personal commitments.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

5. I can control when and how much time I spend with devices during a ‘typical’ week.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

6. I have restrictions about where I can use devices at home.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

7. If I see something inappropriate or scary online, if I am cyberbullied, or have a predator approach me, I would go and tell a trusted adult.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

8. I don't wear headphones and/or use a smartphone when I’m a pedestrian.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

Pillar 1 Results

PILLAR 2: NEURO-PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLES

1. I get at least 90 minutes of sunshine each day (where I can).(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

2. I have trouble switching off devices when my parents/carers or teachers ask me to do so, or when I choose to do so.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

3. I avoid multitasking when I’m studying or doing homework online.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

4. I resist multitasking when I’m online for leisure (gaming, watching TV, social media etc)(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

5. I do my most challenging, important homework or study when my focus and energy are at their peak.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

6. I pause before I post information or images or videos online (your ‘digital DNA’).(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

7. I’m physically active at least 60 minutes a day.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

8. Most nights I get 9-11 hours of sleep (if I’m aged 5-13 years) or 8-10 hours (if I’m aged 14-17 years).(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

Pillar 2 Results

PILLAR 3: DOMINATE DIGITAL DISTRACTIONS

1. I’ve turned off any non-essential alerts and notifications on the devices I use.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

2. I’ve set up VIP notifications and know how to bundle notifications to come at a time that suits me.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

3. I know how to turn off the auto-play feature on YouTube and other video streaming services.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

4. I know how to activate Do Not Disturb mode on a tablet or smartphone or other strategies so I’m not disturbed when working on challenging and important tasks.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

5. I use my phone or other digital devices during meal.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

6. I use my phone or other digital devices when I’m socialising with my friends or family.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

7. I switch devices to airplane mode when required.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

8. I can focus for roughly the same time in minutes, as my age (for example, if you’re 14 you can focus for approximately 14 minutes).(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

Pillar 3 Results

PILLAR 4: DIGITAL DISCONNECTION

1. I am bored from time to time each week.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

2. I am involved in non-tech activities (sporting, creative, community) each week.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

3. There are rules and restrictions on what and when I can access content on digital devices at home.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

4. I avoid using technology when I’m feeling big emotions like anger, anxiety, sadness, frustration, boredom.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

5. I have a set spot in the house where digital devices go overnight.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

6. I would be okay if I went on a holiday with no WiFi or Internet coverage.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

7. I can easily turn off digital devices when I feel like I’ve had enough, without an adult nudging me to do so.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

8. I eat most meals without using technology.(Required)

Always

Most of the Time

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Rarely

Never

Pillar 4 Result

Total Result