Internet Addiction Test

Understand whether internet use is disrupting work, school, or relationships in about 4 minutes. 20 quick items flag loss of control and stress offline, with a parent option for kids.

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80/100

Internet Addiction Scale (IAS)

Measures how strongly a person’s internet use is involved in their life and how much it interferes with daily functioning and relationships.

No signs

Significant influence

Pronounced dependence

20 – 49: No signs | 50 – 79: Significant influence | 80 – 100: Pronounced dependence

A score of 80 falls in the Pronounced dependence range, suggesting internet use is strongly affecting daily life and may be difficult to control.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Heavy daily internet users

41%OF USERS

People who spend many hours online take it to check whether internet use is hurting productivity, sleep, or relationships.

Concerned parents of teens

34%OF USERS

Parents use the adapted version to understand if a child’s online behavior looks compulsive or is causing conflicts at home or school.

Students under stress

25%OF USERS

Students take it when deadlines slip and they suspect scrolling or gaming is becoming a way to avoid real-life stress.

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Internet Addiction Scale (IAS)

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68.3

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55.7 — 81

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for signs of problematic internet use that may interfere with daily responsibilities and relationships. It focuses on loss of control, distress when offline, and reduced productivity.

Who can complete the questionnaire?

Adults and adolescents can complete it as a self-report. For children, a parent or caregiver completes a version based on observed behavior.

How long does it take to complete, and how many items are included?

It contains 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes. Completion time may vary slightly by reading speed.

How should responses be selected?

Choose the option that best matches typical behavior over recent weeks rather than a single day. Answer all items and avoid leaving questions blank.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate the likelihood and severity of problematic use and can guide whether further evaluation is needed. Results are not a standalone clinical diagnosis.

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Internet Addiction Test - Symptoms and Signs

cyberpsychology computer addiction

This brief self-report measure screens for problematic patterns of internet use that may be associated with functional impairment. The Internet Addiction Test is commonly used to quantify the extent to which online behavior interferes with daily responsibilities, social relationships, or emotional well-being.

Developed by Kimberly S. Young, it consists of 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Item content focuses on indicators such as preoccupation with being online, difficulty limiting use, distress when unable to access the internet, and perceived impact on productivity or interpersonal functioning.

The Internet Addiction Test is intended for screening and clinical triage rather than standalone diagnosis; results should be interpreted in context of age, setting, and other relevant clinical information.

Author: Kimberly S. Young

Literature: Young, K. S. Internet addiction: The emergence of a new clinical disorder. CyberPsychology & Behavior. 1998.

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