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

摘要: Background: The Internet Addiction Test (IAT) is the most widely used questionnaire to screen for problematic use. Nevertheless, its factorial structure still debated, which complicates comparisons among existing studies. Most previous studies were performed with students or community samples despite probability of there being more use users specific applications, such as online gaming gambling. Objective: To assess a modified version IAT that addresses video games and poker. Methods: Two adult samples—one sample gamers (n=920) one poker players (n=214)—were recruited completed an IAT. Both split into two subsamples. principal component analyses (PCAs) followed by confirmatory factor (CFAs) run separately. Results: results analysis indicated one-factor model fit data well across both samples. In consideration weakness some items, 17-item was proposed. Conclusions: This study assessed, first time, Internet-administered on players. scale seems appropriate assessment behaviors. Further are needed.