The Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS): Some Psychometric Properties

Meerkerk, Gert-Jan; Eijnden, R.J.J.M. van den; Vermulst, Ad A.; Garretsen, H.F.L.

doi:10.1089/cpb.2008.0181

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“…Compulsive Internet use was assessed using the Compulsive Internet Use Scale (Meerkerk et al 2009). For reasons of space, we used a 5-item short version of the original 14-item scale.…”

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“…For reasons of space, we used a 5-item short version of the original 14-item scale. We averaged the factor loadings reported in the three studies that Meerkerk et al (2009) reported in their scale construction. Across the three studies, the authors found a one factor solution for compulsive Internet use.…”

Section: Compulsive Internet Usementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Recent studies have shown that Internet usage can show addictive characteristics (Chou et al 2005). These include preoccupation with the Internet, withdrawal reactions when Internet use is impossible, the failure to manage time spent online, and conflicts over Internet use with others (Kerkhof et al 2011;Meerkerk et al 2009). …”

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“…This inability is reflected by continued use of the Internet despite the intention to stop, Internet use dominating a person's cognitions and behaviors, unpleasant emotions when Internet use is impossible, the use of the Internet to escape from negative feelings, and Internet use which results in conflict with others or with oneself (Meerkerk et al 2009). CIU has a negative impact on psychological well-being and social functioning among adults and adolescents.…”

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Brief Report: Examining the Link Between Autistic Traits and Compulsive Internet Use in a Non-Clinical Sample

Finkenauer¹,

Pollmann

Begeer

et al. 2012

J Autism Dev Disord

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Individuals with autism spectrum disorders or autistic traits may profit from Internet and computer-mediated interactions, but there is concern about their Internet use becoming compulsive. This study investigated the link between autistic traits and Internet use in a 2-wave longitudinal study with a non-clinical community sample (n = 390). As compared to people with less autistic traits, people with more autistic traits did not report a higher frequency of Internet use, but they were more prone to compulsive Internet use. For women, more autistic traits predicted an increase in compulsive Internet use over time. These results suggest that, despite its appeal for people with autistic traits, the Internet carries the risk of compulsive use.

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“…Compulsive Internet use was assessed using the Compulsive Internet Use Scale (Meerkerk et al 2009). For reasons of space, we used a 5-item short version of the original 14-item scale.…”

Section: Compulsive Internet Usementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Compulsive Internet Usementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Brief Report: Examining the Link Between Autistic Traits and Compulsive Internet Use in a Non-Clinical Sample

Finkenauer¹,

Pollmann

Begeer

et al. 2012

J Autism Dev Disord

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“…Therefore, there is a need for utilising actual clinical criteria in order to demarcate potentially pathological (i.e., addictive) behaviours from high-engagement behaviours that appear to be linked to a number of personality traits in addicted Internet users (Charlton & Danforth, 2010). In this study, clinical criteria for Internet addiction will be adopted, which will provide an indication of potential Internet addiction assessed via self-report (Meerkerk, Van Den Eijnden, Vermulst, & Garretsen, 2009). The criteria are based on the official diagnoses of substance dependence and pathological gambling (American Psychiatric Association, 2000) and are planned to be integrated in the proposed addition to the updated DSM, Internet Use Disorder (American Psychiatric Association, 2012).…”

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Internet addiction in adolescents: Prevalence and risk factors

Kuss

Rooij

Shorter³

et al. 2013

Computers in Human Behavior

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As new media are becoming daily fare, Internet addiction appears as a potential problem in adolescents. From the reported negative consequences, it appears that Internet addiction can have a variety of detrimental outcomes for young people that may require professional intervention.Researchers have now identified a number of activities and personality traits associated with Internet addiction. This study aimed to synthesise previous findings by (i) assessing the prevalence of potential Internet addiction in a large sample of adolescents, and (ii) investigating the interactions between personality traits and the usage of particular Internet applications as risk factors for Internet addiction. A total of 3,105 adolescents in the Netherlands filled out a self-report questionnaire including the Compulsive Internet Use Scale and the Quick Big Five Scale. Results indicate that 3.7% of the sample were classified as potentially being addicted to the Internet. The use of online gaming and social applications (online social networking sites and Twitter) increased the 2 risk for Internet addiction, whereas extraversion and conscientiousness appeared as protective factors in high frequency online gamers. The findings support the inclusion of 'Internet addiction' in the DSM-V. Vulnerability and resilience appear as significant aspects that require consideration in further studies.

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Problematic Internet Use Among US Youth

Moreno¹

2011

Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med

200

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To investigate study quality and reported prevalence among the emergent area of problematic Internet use (PIU) research conducted in populations of US adolescents and college students. Data Sources: We searched PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Knowledge from inception to July 2010. Study Selection: Using a keyword search, we evaluated English-language PIU studies with populations of US adolescents and college students. Main Outcome Measures: Using a quality review tool based on the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement, 2 reviewers independently extracted data items including study setting, subject population, instrument used, and reported prevalence.Results: Search results yielded 658 articles. We identified 18 research studies that met inclusion criteria. Qual-ity assessment of studies ranged between 14 and 29 total points of a possible 42 points; the average score was 23 (SD 5.1). Among these 18 studies, 8 reported prevalence estimates of US college student PIU; prevalence rates ranged from 0% to 26.3%. An additional 10 studies did not report prevalence. Conclusions:The evaluation of PIU remains incomplete and is hampered by methodological inconsistencies. The wide range of conceptual approaches may have impacted the reported prevalence rates. Despite the newness of this area of study, most studies in our review were published more than 3 years ago. Opportunities exist to pursue future studies adhering to recognized quality guidelines, as well as applying consistency in theoretical approach and validated instruments.

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The Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS): Some Psychometric Properties

Cited by 773 publications

References 60 publications

Brief Report: Examining the Link Between Autistic Traits and Compulsive Internet Use in a Non-Clinical Sample

Brief Report: Examining the Link Between Autistic Traits and Compulsive Internet Use in a Non-Clinical Sample

Internet addiction in adolescents: Prevalence and risk factors

Problematic Internet Use Among US Youth

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