Assessing Short-Video Dependence for e-Mental Health: Development and Validation Study of the Short-Video Dependence Scale.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Short-video dependence (SVD) has become a significant mental health issue around the world. The lack of scientific tools to assess SVD hampers further advancement in this area.

Objective

This study aims to develop and validate a scientific tool to measure SVD levels, ensuring a scientifically determined cutoff point.

Methods

We initially interviewed 115 highly engaged short-video users aged 15 to 63 years. Based on the summary of the interview and references to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for behavioral addictions, we proposed the first version of the short-video dependence scale (SVDS). We then screened the items through item analysis (second version) and extracted common factors using explorato

SUBMITTER: Jiang A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11920665 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature