Daily Remedy Survey Instrument: Perceptions of Viral Wellness Practices on Social Media (Likert Statements)
Response scale for all items:
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
Instructions
Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement. Items are written to be neutral and to assess a single idea per statement. Answer based on your typical experience over the past 30 days unless otherwise specified.
I encounter posts about wellness practices on social media.
I notice recurring discussion of specific wellness practices across multiple accounts or creators.
I notice recurring discussion of specific wellness practices across multiple accounts or creators.
I see wellness-related content even when I am not searching for it.
I notice recurring discussion of specific wellness practices across multiple accounts or creators.
I see wellness-related content even when I am not searching for it.
I follow at least one account that discusses wellness practices.
I follow at least one account that discusses wellness practices.
I pay attention to wellness-related content when it appears in my feed.
I see wellness-related content even when I am not searching for it.
I pay attention to wellness-related content when it appears in my feed.
When I see a wellness practice discussed online, I look for additional information from sources outside social media.
When I see a wellness practice discussed online, I look for additional information from sources outside social media.
I consider the credentials or expertise of the person sharing wellness content.
I follow at least one account that discusses wellness practices.
I consider the credentials or expertise of the person sharing wellness content.
I look for references to original research, guidelines, or primary data when evaluating wellness claims online.
I look for references to original research, guidelines, or primary data when evaluating wellness claims online.
I consider whether a post distinguishes between personal experience and evidence from research.
I consider whether a post distinguishes between personal experience and evidence from research.
I pay attention to wellness-related content when it appears in my feed.
I find it straightforward to locate higher-quality information about a wellness practice after seeing it discussed on social media.
I find it straightforward to locate higher-quality information about a wellness practice after seeing it discussed on social media.
Many wellness practices that trend online appear to have at least some supporting evidence.
Many wellness practices that trend online appear to have at least some supporting evidence.
When I see a wellness practice discussed online, I look for additional information from sources outside social media.
Some wellness practices that trend online appear to have limited evidence.
Some wellness practices that trend online appear to have limited evidence.
The strength of evidence for a wellness practice is often unclear from social media posts alone.
The strength of evidence for a wellness practice is often unclear from social media posts alone.
I consider the credentials or expertise of the person sharing wellness content.
I can usually tell whether a wellness claim is based on a single study, multiple studies, or personal experience.
I can usually tell whether a wellness claim is based on a single study, multiple studies, or personal experience.
I expect that a widely discussed wellness practice could be effective for some people and not for others.
I expect that a widely discussed wellness practice could be effective for some people and not for others.
I look for references to original research, guidelines, or primary data when evaluating wellness claims online.
Social media posts about wellness practices often describe potential benefits.
Social media posts about wellness practices often describe potential benefits.
Social media posts about wellness practices often describe potential risks or downsides
Social media posts about wellness practices often describe potential risks or downsides
I consider whether a post distinguishes between personal experience and evidence from research.
Social media posts about wellness practices often describe uncertainties or limitations in what is known.
Social media posts about wellness practices often describe uncertainties or limitations in what is known.
I see posts that present both positive and negative experiences with the same wellness practice.
I see posts that present both positive and negative experiences with the same wellness practice.
I find it straightforward to locate higher-quality information about a wellness practice after seeing it discussed on social media.
I rarely see discussion of the practical tradeoffs of a wellness practice (time, cost, adherence, monitoring).
I rarely see discussion of the practical tradeoffs of a wellness practice (time, cost, adherence, monitoring).
Discussion on social media influences which wellness practices I decide to learn more about.
Discussion on social media influences which wellness practices I decide to learn more about.
Many wellness practices that trend online appear to have at least some supporting evidence.
I have tried a wellness practice after encountering it on social media.
I have tried a wellness practice after encountering it on social media.
I have decided not to try a wellness practice after encountering it on social media.
I have decided not to try a wellness practice after encountering it on social media.
Some wellness practices that trend online appear to have limited evidence.
I am more likely to explore a wellness practice when I see repeated discussion of it over time.
I am more likely to explore a wellness practice when I see repeated discussion of it over time.
I talk with others (friends, family, colleagues) about wellness practices I see discussed on social media.
I talk with others (friends, family, colleagues) about wellness practices I see discussed on social media.
The strength of evidence for a wellness practice is often unclear from social media posts alone.
High engagement (likes, shares, comments) affects how much attention I give a wellness post.
High engagement (likes, shares, comments) affects how much attention I give a wellness post.
Seeing many personal testimonials affects how plausible I find a wellness practice.
Seeing many personal testimonials affects how plausible I find a wellness practice.
I can usually tell whether a wellness claim is based on a single study, multiple studies, or personal experience.
Popularity of a wellness practice online affects how widely I assume it is being tried.
Popularity of a wellness practice online affects how widely I assume it is being tried.
Popularity of a wellness practice online affects how confident I feel that its effects are well understood
Popularity of a wellness practice online affects how confident I feel that its effects are well understood
I expect that a widely discussed wellness practice could be effective for some people and not for others.
I treat popularity as separate from evidence when forming my opinion about a wellness practice.
I treat popularity as separate from evidence when forming my opinion about a wellness practice.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often focuses on expected benefits.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often focuses on expected benefits.
Social media posts about wellness practices often describe potential benefits.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often includes discussion of side effects.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often includes discussion of side effects.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often includes discussion of eligibility, contraindications, or clinical monitoring.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often includes discussion of eligibility, contraindications, or clinical monitoring.
Social media posts about wellness practices often describe potential risks or downsides
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often distinguishes between clinical outcomes and cosmetic goals.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often distinguishes between clinical outcomes and cosmetic goals.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often reflects a range of experiences rather than a single narrative.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often reflects a range of experiences rather than a single narrative.
Social media posts about wellness practices often describe uncertainties or limitations in what is known.
Online discussion about supplements for wellness or longevity often includes the specific outcome the supplement is claimed to affect.
Online discussion about supplements for wellness or longevity often includes the specific outcome the supplement is claimed to affect.
Online discussion about supplements for wellness or longevity often includes the level of evidence supporting the claim
Online discussion about supplements for wellness or longevity often includes the level of evidence supporting the claim
I see posts that present both positive and negative experiences with the same wellness practice.
Online discussion about supplements often includes information about dosing, duration, or product variability.
Online discussion about supplements often includes information about dosing, duration, or product variability.
Online discussion about supplements often includes information about interactions or contraindications.
Online discussion about supplements often includes information about interactions or contraindications.
I rarely see discussion of the practical tradeoffs of a wellness practice (time, cost, adherence, monitoring).
I expect that product quality and labeling accuracy can vary meaningfully across supplement brands.
I expect that product quality and labeling accuracy can vary meaningfully across supplement brands.
Online discussion about wearables often emphasizes measurement and tracking.
Online discussion about wearables often emphasizes measurement and tracking.
Discussion on social media influences which wellness practices I decide to learn more about.
Online discussion about wearables often addresses limitations of the measurements (accuracy, interpretation, false alarms)
Online discussion about wearables often addresses limitations of the measurements (accuracy, interpretation, false alarms)
I find wearable-derived metrics useful for noticing patterns in my behavior or symptoms.
I find wearable-derived metrics useful for noticing patterns in my behavior or symptoms.
I have tried a wellness practice after encountering it on social media.
I find it difficult to interpret wearable-derived metrics without additional context.
I find it difficult to interpret wearable-derived metrics without additional context.
Online discussion about wearables often encourages changes in behavior based on tracked metrics.
Online discussion about wearables often encourages changes in behavior based on tracked metrics.
I have decided not to try a wellness practice after encountering it on social media.
Online discussion about sleep practices often includes specific behavioral recommendations
Online discussion about sleep practices often includes specific behavioral recommendations
Online discussion about sleep practices often addresses individual differences (schedule, work demands, health conditions).
Online discussion about sleep practices often addresses individual differences (schedule, work demands, health conditions).
I am more likely to explore a wellness practice when I see repeated discussion of it over time.
Online discussion about sleep practices often includes discussion of tradeoffs (effort, cost, sustainability).
Online discussion about sleep practices often includes discussion of tradeoffs (effort, cost, sustainability).
I have modified my sleep-related habits after encountering a sleep practice online.
I have modified my sleep-related habits after encountering a sleep practice online.
I talk with others (friends, family, colleagues) about wellness practices I see discussed on social media.
I expect that a sleep practice can be helpful for some people while having minimal effect for others.
I expect that a sleep practice can be helpful for some people while having minimal effect for others.
Platforms should make it easier to see whether a wellness claim is supported by research.
Platforms should make it easier to see whether a wellness claim is supported by research.
High engagement (likes, shares, comments) affects how much attention I give a wellness post.
Platforms should make it easier to identify sponsored content or financial incentives related to wellness products.
Platforms should make it easier to identify sponsored content or financial incentives related to wellness products.
I prefer when wellness content clearly separates personal experience from general recommendations.
I prefer when wellness content clearly separates personal experience from general recommendations.
Seeing many personal testimonials affects how plausible I find a wellness practice.
I would like more consistent standards for how health-related claims are presented on social media
I would like more consistent standards for how health-related claims are presented on social media
I am comfortable with the current level of oversight for wellness-related content on social media
I am comfortable with the current level of oversight for wellness-related content on social media
Popularity of a wellness practice online affects how widely I assume it is being tried.
Popularity of a wellness practice online affects how confident I feel that its effects are well understood
I treat popularity as separate from evidence when forming my opinion about a wellness practice.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often focuses on expected benefits.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often includes discussion of side effects.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often includes discussion of eligibility, contraindications, or clinical monitoring.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often distinguishes between clinical outcomes and cosmetic goals.
Online discussion about prescription weight management medications often reflects a range of experiences rather than a single narrative.
Online discussion about supplements for wellness or longevity often includes the specific outcome the supplement is claimed to affect.
Online discussion about supplements for wellness or longevity often includes the level of evidence supporting the claim
Online discussion about supplements often includes information about dosing, duration, or product variability.
Online discussion about supplements often includes information about interactions or contraindications.
I expect that product quality and labeling accuracy can vary meaningfully across supplement brands.
Online discussion about wearables often emphasizes measurement and tracking.
Online discussion about wearables often addresses limitations of the measurements (accuracy, interpretation, false alarms)
I find wearable-derived metrics useful for noticing patterns in my behavior or symptoms.
I find it difficult to interpret wearable-derived metrics without additional context.
Online discussion about wearables often encourages changes in behavior based on tracked metrics.
Online discussion about sleep practices often includes specific behavioral recommendations
Online discussion about sleep practices often addresses individual differences (schedule, work demands, health conditions).
Online discussion about sleep practices often includes discussion of tradeoffs (effort, cost, sustainability).
I have modified my sleep-related habits after encountering a sleep practice online.
I expect that a sleep practice can be helpful for some people while having minimal effect for others.
Platforms should make it easier to see whether a wellness claim is supported by research.
Platforms should make it easier to identify sponsored content or financial incentives related to wellness products.
I prefer when wellness content clearly separates personal experience from general recommendations.
I would like more consistent standards for how health-related claims are presented on social media
I am comfortable with the current level of oversight for wellness-related content on social media
