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Instructions

  • Use this brief screening test to help you determine if you or a loved one meet the criteria for problematic Internet use or Internet addiction.
  • Please read each question carefully, and indicate how often you have experienced the same or similar challenges in the past few months.
All results are completely anonymous.

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How often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly?
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How often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life?
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How often have you felt nervous and “stressed”?
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How often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems?
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How often have you felt that things were going your way?
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How often do your grades or school work suffer because of the amount of time you spend online?
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How often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do?
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How often have you been able to control irritations in your life?
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How often have you felt that you were on top of things?
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How often have you been angered because of things that were outside of your control?
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How often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them?
Source: Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., & Mermelstein, R. (1983). A global measure of perceived stress. Journal of health and social behavior, 385-396.

Results

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