Online Cognition Scale, OCS

Test scores

Higher scores indicate greater expression of each pattern.

• Social Comfort – preference for online interaction over face-to-face communication. Higher scores indicate greater reliance on the Internet for social ease and connection.

• Loneliness/Depression – emotional distress associated with Internet use. Higher scores indicate greater feelings of loneliness and low mood linked to online behavior.

• Diminished Impulse Control – difficulty regulating Internet use. Higher scores indicate reduced control over time spent online and stronger urges to continue use.

• Distraction – use of the Internet to avoid tasks or responsibilities. Higher scores indicate greater tendency to procrastinate or escape through online activity.