Vietnamese validation of the short version of Internet Addiction Test. (December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tran, Bach Xuan; Mai, Hue Thi; Nguyen, Long Hoang; Nguyen, Cuong Tat; Latkin, Carl A.; Zhang, Melvyn W.B.; Ho, Roger C.M.
• Is Part Of: Addictive behaviors reports. Volume 6(2017)
• Page Start: 45
• Page End: 50
• Publication Date: 2017-12
• Subjects: Factor analysis -- Short-version -- Internet Addiction Test -- Psychometric properties -- Vietnamese; Compulsive behavior -- Periodicals; 616.8584
• DOI: 10.1016/j.abrep.2017.07.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-8532

Abstract

Abstract: Background and aims: The main goal of the present study was to examine the psychometric properties of a Vietnamese version of the short-version of Internet Addiction Test (s-IAT) and to assess the relationship between s-IAT scores and demographics, health related qualify of life and perceived stress scores in young Vietnamese. Methods: The Vietnamese version of s-IAT was administered to a sample of 589 participants. Exploratory factor and reliability analyses were performed. Regression analysis was used to identify the associated factors. Results: The two-factor model of Vietnamese version of s-IAT demonstrated good psychometric properties. The internal consistency of Factor 1 (loss of control/time management) was high (Cronbach's alpha = 0.82) and Factor 2 (craving/social problems) was satisfactory (Cronbach's alpha = 0.75). Findings indicated that 20.9% youths were addicted to the Internet. Regression analysis revealed significant associations between Internet addiction and having problems in self-care, lower quality of life and high perceived stress scores. Discussion and conclusions: The Vietnamese version of s-IAT is a valid and reliable instrument to assess IA in Vietnamese population. Due to the high prevalence of IA among Vietnamese youths, IA should be paid attention in future intervention programs. s-IAT can be a useful screening tool for IA to promptly inform and treat the IA among Vietnamese youths. Highlight: Short-version of Internet Addiction Test (s-IAT) was validated with high reliability and good psychometric properties among Vietnamese youths. Two factors were identified from s-IAT including: loss of control/time management and craving/social problems. There are significant associations between Internet addiction and male gender, having problems in self-care and high perceived stress scores.