Screening Diagnosis of Computer Addiction Test - the question form
Questions: 11 · 3 minutes
1. How often do you feel excitement, pleasure, satisfaction, or relief when using a computer (online)?
1 - Never
2 - Rarely
3 - Often
4 - Very often
2. How often do you look forward to being at the computer (online), thinking about when you will be able to use the computer, visit a particular website, find specific information, or make new acquaintances?
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Often
4 – Very often
3. How often do you need to spend more and more time on the computer (online), or spend more and more money, to achieve the same feelings?
1 - Never
2 - Rarely
3 - Often
4 - Very often
4. How often are you able to stop using the computer (the internet) on your own?
1 - Never
2 - Rarely
3 - Often
4 - Very often
5. How often do you feel nervous, low in mood, irritable, or empty when you are away from the computer (offline)?
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Often
4 – Very often
6. How often do you feel the need to go back to the computer (online) to improve your mood or escape from life problems?
1 - Never
2 - Rarely
3 - Often
4 - Very often
7. How often do you neglect family, social responsibilities, or schoolwork because of frequent computer use (being online)?
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Often
4 – Very often
8. How often do you have to lie or hide from your parents or teachers how much time you spend on the computer (online)?
1 - Never
2 - Rarely
3 - Often
4 - Very often
9. How often has frequent computer use (being online) led to concerns about or risk of losing friendships and/or family relationships, changes in financial stability, or academic success?
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Often
4 – Very often
10. How often do you notice physical symptoms (for example, numbness or pain in the hand or wrist, back pain, dry eyes, headaches) and neglect of personal hygiene or eating meals at the computer?
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Often
4 – Very often
11. How often do you notice sleep problems or changes in your sleep schedule due to frequent computer use (online)?
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Often
4 – Very often