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A Screen for Identifying Maladaptive Internet Use.
- Source :
- International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction; Apr2009, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p324-332, 9p, 9 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- A screening tool (in Chinese) for maladaptive internet use was developed in two stages. Thirty-five factors were first extracted from data obtained from 378 adolescents with a 179-item questionnaire. Nine higher-order factors were then obtained from 35 factors. A 26-item screen that measures both endogenous and exogenous factors was constructed on the basis of the nine higher-order factors. The screen’s split-half validity and concurrent criterion-related validity were ascertained with a new sample of 3,523 adolescents. The screen may be used to classify adolescent internet-users into four categories. Its endogenous part may be used to identify potential problem internet users. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15571874
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37607252
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-008-9170-4