Active vs. passive use
Posting and talking may leave a different mark on your mood than quietly scrolling through a feed.
Social Media Personality Test
What's your SNS type?
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Results are for entertainment only and not a psychological diagnosis.
On social media, are you a maker or a watcher?
This quiz uses 10 questions to sort how you use social media into four styles: creator, performer, lurker and connector. Researchers have long split social media use into active use, like posting and chatting, and passive use, like scrolling (Verduyn et al., 2017). The four styles are OIYO's friendly way of turning that split into a quiz.
Key ideas
Social comparison
It is easy to measure your everyday life against other people's polished highlights, especially after long scrolling sessions.
Waiting for reactions
Likes and comments can be motivating, but if they swing your mood a lot, that may be a sign to take a break.
Frequently asked questions
Does lurking make you less happy?
Early studies reported that pattern, but later research often found the effect to be small or different from person to person. It is more useful to notice how you feel after scrolling than to judge scrolling itself.
Can my style change?
Yes. The app you use, the season of life you are in and your mood all change how you behave online. Think of your result as a snapshot of current habits.
How do I know if I should cut back?
If it pushes out sleep, work or face-to-face time, or you often feel drained afterwards, try setting time limits or turning off some notifications.
This result is a light-hearted way to reflect on your social media habits. It is not a psychological diagnosis or an addiction assessment.
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Sources
Models This Test References
Referenced scales and theories
- social media use-style typologies
- entertainment framing — not a psychological measure
Before you read
This typology is a way to look at your own tendencies, not a scientific diagnosis. Use it as something to talk about, not a label for a person.
Source note updated: 2026-09-28 View methodology