Psychometric properties of the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale: An analysis using item response theory

Q1 Psychology

Addictive Behaviors Reports Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI:10.1016/j.abrep.2022.100473

Daniel Zarate , Ben A. Hobson , Evita March , Mark D. Griffiths , Vasileios Stavropoulos

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Abstract

Background

Social media use has become an everyday behavior in contemporary life resulting in increased participation. A minority of individuals, especially younger adults, may engage excessively with the medium, resulting in the emergence of problematic social media use (PSMU). One way of assessing PSMU is by administering the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS). The present study investigated the psychometric properties and prevalence of the BSMAS using Item Response Theory (IRT). Additionally, it evaluated risk factors such as gender and age.

Methods

A relatively large community sample (N = 968, M_age = 29.5 years, SD = 9.36, 32.5% women) completed the BSMAS online.

Results

IRT analyses showed differences regarding the BSMAS items’ discrimination, difficulty, and reliability capacities, with a raw score exceeding 26 (out of 30) indicating a higher risk of PSMU (n = 11; 1.1%). Females and younger participants were at greater risk of developing PSMU.

Conclusion

The BSMAS functions as a reliable measure of PSMU, particularly between average to high levels of the trait. Additionally, younger participants were shown to be at higher risk of PSMU suggesting that prevention and intervention protocols should focus on this group.

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卑尔根社交媒体成瘾量表的心理测量特性:使用项目反应理论的分析

背景社交媒体的使用已经成为当代生活中的日常行为，从而增加了参与度。少数人，尤其是年轻人，可能过度接触媒体，导致社交媒体使用出现问题。评估PSMU的一种方法是使用卑尔根社交媒体成瘾量表（BSMAS）。本研究采用项目反应理论（IRT）对BSMAS的心理测量特性和患病率进行了调查。此外，它还评估了性别和年龄等风险因素。方法一个相对较大的社区样本（N=968，Mage=29.5岁，SD=9.36，32.5%为女性）在线完成BSMAS。结果IRT分析显示，BSMAS项目在辨别力、难度和可靠性方面存在差异，原始得分超过26分（满分30分）表明患PSMU的风险更高（n=11；1.1%）。女性和年轻参与者患PSMU风险更大。结论BSMAS是PSMU的可靠指标，尤其是在该性状的平均水平至高水平之间。此外，年轻参与者患PSMU的风险更高，这表明预防和干预方案应重点关注这一群体。

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Addictive Behaviors Reports Medicine-Psychiatry and Mental Health

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6.80

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71 days

期刊介绍： Addictive Behaviors Reports is an open-access and peer reviewed online-only journal offering an interdisciplinary forum for the publication of research in addictive behaviors. The journal accepts submissions that are scientifically sound on all forms of addictive behavior (alcohol, drugs, gambling, Internet, nicotine and technology) with a primary focus on behavioral and psychosocial research. The emphasis of the journal is primarily empirical. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. We are particularly interested in ''non-traditional'', innovative and empirically oriented research such as negative/null data papers, replication studies, case reports on novel treatments, and cross-cultural research. Studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry as well as scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are also very much encouraged. We also welcome multimedia submissions that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings.