Internet Addiction Test (IAT)

Understand how your internet use affects your mood, work, and relationships in about 4 minutes. Get a clear snapshot of control and risk to guide healthier digital habits.

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48/100

Internet Addiction Scale (IAS)

Measures the degree of problematic internet use and related impact on daily functioning.

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20 – 49: Low risk | 50 – 79: Moderate risk | 80 – 100: High risk

A score of 48 falls in the Low risk range, suggesting generally controlled internet use with limited signs of negative impact.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Worried heavy internet users

44%OF USERS

People who feel their online time is hurting their mood, productivity, sleep, or relationships and want a quick reality check.

Students and young adults

33%OF USERS

Those noticing procrastination, late-night scrolling, or gaming that interferes with studying and daily routines.

Counselors and educators

23%OF USERS

Specialists who use a short screening tool in individual or group settings to identify risk level and guide next steps.

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Internet Addiction Scale (IAS)

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48.9

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34.1 — 63.7

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100

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for difficulty controlling online time and the extent to which online activities affect mood, daily functioning, work or school tasks, and relationships.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents and adults who want to check whether online use is creating problems or feels hard to regulate.

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

Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. It includes 20 items.

How should responses be selected?

Choose the option that best matches typical behavior over recent weeks or months. Answer all items and avoid spending excessive time on any single item.

How should results be interpreted?

Higher scores indicate greater risk and greater impact on functioning. Results are a screening aid and do not establish a clinical diagnosis.

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Internet Addiction Test (IAT) - Symptoms and Signs

cyberpsychology computer addiction

This self-report measure is used to screen for problematic patterns of internet use that may be associated with distress or functional impairment. The Internet Addiction Test (IAT) asks respondents to rate common experiences related to preoccupation, loss of control, and interference with daily responsibilities and relationships.

The instrument includes 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Results are generally interpreted as an indicator of severity that can guide clinical interviewing and inform decisions about whether further assessment is warranted. The Internet Addiction Test (IAT) was originally developed by Kimberly S. Young.

Author: kimberly-s-young

Literature: Young, K. S. Internet addiction: The emergence of a new clinical disorder. CyberPsychology & Behavior. 1998.; Kline, P. The handbook of psychological testing. Routledge. 2000.

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