Vietnamese validation of the short version of Internet Addiction Test

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Authors

Bach Xuan Tran · Johns Hopkins University

Hue Thi · Hanoi Medical University

Long Hoang Nguyen · Vietnam National University, Hanoi

Cuong Tat Nguyen · Duy Tan University

Carl A. Latkin · Johns Hopkins University

Melvyn Zhang · Institute of Mental Health

Roger Ho ·

Abstract

The Vietnamese version of s-IAT is a valid and reliable instrument to assess IA in Vietnamese population. Due to the high prevalence of IA among Vietnamese youths, IA should be paid attention in future intervention programs. s-IAT can be a useful screening tool for IA to promptly inform and treat the IA among Vietnamese youths.

Topics & Keywords

Impact of Technology on Adolescents Child Development and Digital Technology Digital Mental Health Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Addictive Behaviors Reports

Volume 6, pp. 45-50

DOI: 10.1016/j.abrep.2017.07.001

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