IAT
Internet Addiction Test (IAT)
The IAT is designed to measure an individual's level of dependence on or addiction to Internet use across various aspects of their life. It assesses the potential negative impact of Internet use on daily activities, social relationships, and productivity.
- Number of questions
- 20 questions
- Estimated duration
- 5 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Internet Addiction Test
- Target audience
- Adolescents and adults
- Authors
- Dr. Kimberly Young (2016)
- Category
- Addictions
Preview of the 20 questions
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is scored on a scale from 1 to 5, indicating the frequency and intensity of behaviors associated with Internet use. The total score is obtained by summing the responses and is interpreted to assess the level of dependence.
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