Social Media Jealousy Scale

Social media can bring people together—but it can also trigger feelings of insecurity, comparison, and jealousy, especially in romantic relationships.

Use this scale to identify potential concerns or patterns that might be worth exploring in therapy.

Respond to each statement using the following scale:

1 = Very unlikely | 2 = Unlikely | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Likely | 5 = Very likely

1. How likely are you to feel jealous or upset when your partner "likes" or comments on someone else’s photos or videos on platforms like Instagram or TikTok? *

Very Unlikely

Unlikely

Neutral

Likely

Very Likely

2. How often do you check your partner’s social media activity to see who they interact with?

Never

Rarely

Occasionally

Often

Very Often

3. How likely are you to feel anxious or upset if your partner posts a photo that doesn’t include you?

Very Unlikely

Unlikely

Neutral

Likely

Very Likely

4. How likely are you to feel jealous when you see your partner following or engaging with attractive people online?

Very Unlikely

Unlikely

Neutral

Likely

Very Likely

5. How likely are you to compare yourself to people your partner interacts with on social media?

Very Unlikely

Unlikely

Neutral

Likely

Very Likely

6. How often do you think about your partner’s past relationships or connections when viewing their social media?

Very Unlikely

Unlikely

Neutral

Likely

Very LIkely

7. How often do you worry that your partner may reconnect with an ex or someone they used to like via social media?

Never

Rarely

Occasionally

Often

Very Often

8. How likely are you to feel insecure or question your relationship based on what your partner posts or doesn’t post?

Very Unlikely

Unlikely

Neutral

Likely

Very Likely

9. How often do you use social media to monitor or keep tabs on your partner’s behavior?

Never

Rarely

Occasionally

Often

Very Often

10. How often do you feel the need to post photos or stories to "claim" your partner or relationship?

Never

Rarely

Occasionally

Often

Routinely

Total Score

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