The Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale-2 in a French sample: Psychometric evaluation of the theoretical model

Laconi, Stéphanie; Kaliszewska-Czeremska, Katarzyna; Tricard, N.; Chabrol, Henri; Kuss, Daria J.

doi:10.1016/j.encep.2017.09.001

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“…The IAT [ 10 ] is a 20-item self-administered questionnaire that evaluates the degree of PIU from a behavioural perspective. This questionnaire has also been used to evaluate other PIU scales [ 19 , 20 , 22 ]. We administered the Japanese version of the IAT developed by the Division of Treatment of Internet Addiction and Research at The National Hospital Kurihama Alcoholism Center, and validated by Michie Hesselbrock (see https://kurihama.hosp.go.jp/hospital/screening/iat.html ).…”

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“…The GPIUS2 model hypothesized that POSI and mood regulation increase deficient self-regulation, resulting in negative outcomes ( Fig 1 ). Adequate construct, discriminant, and convergent validity, as well as good internal consistency, have been reported for the original GPIUS2 and several translations thereof [ 12 , 18 – 22 ]. The results of previous studies empirically support the theoretical model of the GPIUS2, which allows for the evaluation of multiple aspects of generalized PIU.…”

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“…We hypothesised that the cognitive-behavioral model of generalized PIU would be applicable to Japanese adults, i.e., that POSI is a direct positive predictor of mood regulation (H1) and deficient self-regulation (H2); mood regulation is a direct positive predictor of deficient self-regulation (H3); Deficient self-regulation is a direct positive predictor of negative outcomes (H4); mood regulation mediates the relationship between POSI and deficient self-regulation (H5); deficient self-regulation mediates the relationship between POSI and negative outcomes (H6); and deficient self-regulation mediates the relationship between mood regulation and negative outcomes (H7). We used the two-step modelling approach adopted in previous GPIUS2 validation studies [ 12 , 18 , 21 , 22 ], as described in the Methods.…”

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The Japanese version of the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 (GPIUS2): Psychometric evaluation and analysis of the theoretical model

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Background The Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 (GPIUS2) is a self-administered questionnaire that evaluates problematic internet use (PIU) from a multidimensional perspective. We analysed the psychometric properties and adequacy of the theoretical model of Japanese version of the GPIUS2. Methods This study included 291 healthy Japanese adults (median age = 25 years; interquartile range 22–43 years; 128 women) who completed the GPIUS2 and several other questionnaires evaluating the degree of PIU, self-esteem, depression, and impulsivity. Results Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) revealed a similar factor structure between the original and Japanese versions of the GPIUS2, with only minor differences in item composition. Higher-order confirmatory factor analyses revealed a good overall fit for the factorial model suggested by EFA, indicating adequate construct validity. The model showed acceptable internal consistency. Partial correlation analyses between GPIUS2 and other measures, with age as a control variable, revealed good convergent validity. Finally, structural equation modelling showed a good fit to the data, supporting the cognitive-behavioural model of Caplan (2010). Conclusions The Japanese version of the GPIUS2 has good psychometric properties and the theoretical model of the original GPIUS2 is applicable to Japanese adults.

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“…The generally strong psychometric properties of the IAT can be compared to alternative measures of generalized PUI, such as the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale—2 (GPIUS2) ( Caplan, 2002 , 2010 ) and the Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS) ( Meerkerk et al, 2009 ). The GPIUS2 suffers from complex factor structure and limited construct coverage more specific to social interaction rather than a broader preference for online content and services ( Caplan, 2010 ; Laconi et al, 2018 ). Compared to the IAT, the CIUS has limited evidence for test–retest reliability and criterion validity and a recent meta-analysis reported low pooled Cronbach’s alpha coefficients suggesting poor internal consistency reliability ( Laconi et al, 2018 ; Lopez-Fernandez et al, 2019 ).…”

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“…The GPIUS2 suffers from complex factor structure and limited construct coverage more specific to social interaction rather than a broader preference for online content and services ( Caplan, 2010 ; Laconi et al, 2018 ). Compared to the IAT, the CIUS has limited evidence for test–retest reliability and criterion validity and a recent meta-analysis reported low pooled Cronbach’s alpha coefficients suggesting poor internal consistency reliability ( Laconi et al, 2018 ; Lopez-Fernandez et al, 2019 ). For a more detailed discussion of the psychometric properties of the GPIUS2, CIUS and other self-report instruments for measuring PUI and more specifically IGD, we refer readers to the reviews provided by Laconi et al (2014 ) and King, Chamberlain et al (2020 ).…”

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Measurement of the problematic usage of the Internet unidimensional quasitrait continuum with item response theory.

Tiego¹,

Löchner²,

Ioannidis³

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Problematic usage of the internet (PUI) describes maladaptive use of online resources and is recognized as a growing worldwide issue. Here, we refined the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) for use as a screening tool to measure generalized internet use problems in normative samples. Analysis of response data with parametric unidimensional item response theory identified 10 items of the IAT that measured most of the PUI latent trait continuum with high precision in a subsample of 816 participants with meaningful variance in internet use problems. Selected items may characterize minor, or early stages of, PUI by measuring a preoccupation with the Internet, motivations to use online activities to escape aversive emotional experiences and regulate mood, as well as secrecy, defensiveness, and interpersonal conflict associated with internet use. Summed scores on these 10 items demonstrated a strong correlation with full-length IAT scores and comparable, or better, convergence with measures of impulsivity and compulsivity. Proposed cut-off scores differentiated between individuals potentially at risk of developing PUI from those with few self-reported internet use problems with good sensitivity and specificity. Differential item function testing revealed measurement equivalence between the sexes, Caucasians and non-Caucasians. However, evidence for differential test functioning between independent samples drawn from South Africa and the United States of America suggests that raw scores cannot be meaningfully compared between different geographic regions. These findings have implications for conceptualization and measurement of PUI in normative samples.

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Escala de Uso Problemático Generalizado del Internet 2: adaptación para adultos de Buenos Aires

Stover,

Fernández Liporace,

Castro Solarno

2023

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Se adaptó la Escala de Uso Problemático Generalizado del Internet 2 para población adulta de Buenos Aires. Los participantes fueron 225 sujetos (68.4% mujeres; 30.7% varones, 0.9% no binarios). Los instrumentos fueron: encuesta de datos sociodemográficos y de características de uso de redes sociales; Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2; Mental Health Continuum Short Form y; Symptom Check List 27. Mediante análisis factoriales confirmatorios se halló adecuado ajuste de la estructura propuesta por el autor original. Los coeficientes alfas de Cronbach y ordinales se ubicaron entre .77 y .87. Se encontraron correlaciones positivas significativas entre el uso problemático generalizado de Internet, la sintomatología psicopatológica y el tiempo de uso de redes sociales. Las asociaciones fueron negativas con el bienestar psicológico.

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The Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale-2 in a French sample: Psychometric evaluation of the theoretical model

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The Japanese version of the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 (GPIUS2): Psychometric evaluation and analysis of the theoretical model

The Japanese version of the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 (GPIUS2): Psychometric evaluation and analysis of the theoretical model

Measurement of the problematic usage of the Internet unidimensional quasitrait continuum with item response theory.

Escala de Uso Problemático Generalizado del Internet 2: adaptación para adultos de Buenos Aires

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