Divergent Association Task: Task

Instructions

Please enter 10 words that are as different from each other as possible, in all meanings and uses of the words.

Only single words in English.
Only nouns (e.g., things, objects, concepts).
No proper nouns (e.g., no specific people or places).
No specialised vocabulary (e.g., no technical terms).
Think of the words on your own (e.g., do not just look at objects in your surroundings).

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Considering all factors, what do you believe is the overall impact of smartphones and social media on adolescents’ mental health?

Strong positive impact: Smartphones and social media significantly improve mental health, for example by fostering social connections, providing mental health resources, and offering support networks.
Moderate positive impact: Smartphones and social media offer some benefits to mental health, like access to supportive communities and helpful content, though there may be some minor drawbacks.
Neutral impact: Overall, smartphones and social media neither significantly harm nor benefit mental health. Their effects are negligible or balanced.
Moderate negative impact: While smartphones and social media can have certain benefits, they often contribute to stress, anxiety, or mental health issues in a moderate way.
Strong negative impact: Smartphones and social media are predominantly harmful to mental health, contributing significantly to anxiety, depression, and reduced overall well-being.
Context-dependent impact: The impact of smartphones and social media on mental health varies greatly depending on individual usage patterns, the type of content consumed, and personal factors such as age, gender, support systems, and existing mental health conditions.
Unsure: I am uncertain about the impact of smartphones and social media on mental health.

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