Psychometric Validation of the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 in a Romanian Sample
Psychometric Validation of the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 in a Romanian Sample

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study is to test and conduct a psychometric validation of this scale on a Romanian version of The Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale (GPIUS2). To realize this objective, dimensionality, reliability and theoretical relevance of the scale under study were analysed. The sample consisted of 347 people (M=27.52 years, SD=9.82). In addition, the Internet Addiction Scale (IAT) and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) questionnaires were also used in the study. The conducted research indicates that the Romanian version of GPIUS2 is characterized by satisfactory indicators of reliability and theoretical accuracy, as well as scale structure.

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