Internet Addiction Test
The Internet Addiction Test is a 35-question self-report scale assessing the negative effects of a person's internet use on daily life, relationships, and functioning. It covers symptoms such as loss of control, use overshadowing other areas of life, and inability to cut down.
- Questions
- 35
- Est. time
- ~12 min
- Delivery
- Online · remote
- Scoring
- Automatic
What does the Internet Addiction Test measure?
- •Loss of control over internet use
- •Impact of use on work/school/relationships
- •Inability to cut down and preoccupation
Who is it for?
Used to screen for problematic internet use in adolescents and adults.
How is the Internet Addiction Test scored and interpreted?
Questions are scored 0–4; the total ranges from 0 to 140. Higher scores indicate a higher level of problematic use; interpretation rests with the professional.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the internet addiction test?
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It has 35 questions, each scored 0–4, with a total from 0 to 140.
Does a high score mean I am addicted to the internet?
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A high score indicates problematic use but does not by itself diagnose 'addiction'; that judgment rests with a professional.
Does this test provide a diagnosis?
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No. This is a screening/assessment tool; it does not provide a clinical diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
Related scales
- Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS)An 18-question screening scale for adult ADHD symptoms; the first 6 questions are the quick-screen section.
- Distress Tolerance Scale (DTS)A 15-question scale measuring the capacity to tolerate negative emotions (higher = better tolerance).
- Loneliness Inventory (UCLA)A 20-question inventory measuring the level of subjective loneliness.
- Burns Depression Checklist (BDC)A 25-question self-report scale assessing the level of depressive symptoms.
Source: Young, K. S. (1998).
This page is informational and does not contain the actual questions. The Internet Addiction Test is a screening/assessment tool and does not provide a diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
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