Factor Structure of the Internet Addiction Test in Online Gamers and Poker Players.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Internet Addiction Test (IAT) is the most widely used questionnaire to screen for problematic Internet use. Nevertheless, its factorial structure is still debated, which complicates comparisons among existing studies. Most previous studies were performed with students or community samples despite the probability of there being more problematic Internet use among users of specific applications, such as online gaming or gambling.

Objective

To assess the factorial structure of a modified version of the IAT that addresses specific applications, such as video games and online poker.

Methods

Two adult samples-one sample of Internet gamers (n=920) and one sample of online poker players (n=214)-were recruited and completed an online version of the modified IAT.

SUBMITTER: Khazaal Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4607378 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature