Evaluating different patterns of problematic internet use using a unified self-report measure based on the ICD-11 framework: Psychometric properties of the Italian version of the ACSID-11

IF 4.1 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Addictive behaviors Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-11 DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2025.108580

Simon Ghinassi , Giulia Fioravanti , Maria Anna Donati , Caterina Primi , Yura Loscalzo , Silvia Casale

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Abstract

The ACSID-11 was developed to assess five patterns of problematic Internet use—namely, gaming disorder, compulsive online shopping, problematic online pornography use, problematic social networks use, and online gambling disorder—using a unified set of items grounded in the ICD-11 framework. The present study examined the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the ACSID-11. A sample of 1263 participants (76.70 % females, M_age = 40.89, SD = 13.72, range = 18–83) completed the ACSID-11 and was included in the analysis of its factorial structure. A series of Confirmatory Factor Analyses (CFAs) confirmed the assumed four-factorial structure (i.e., Impaired Control, Increased Priority, Continuation/Escalation of Use, Functional Impairment in Daily Life/Marked Distress), which was superior to the unidimensional solution for all the patterns of problematic Internet use. Moreover, the second-order models demonstrated comparable fit to the four-factor solutions and supported the use of an overall composite score. A subsample of 999 participants (76.40 % females, M = 40.59, SD = 13.67, range = 18–83) also completed the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, the General Anxiety Disorder Scale-7, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale, whereas the number of participants who completed the measures used to assess convergent validity varied depending on whether they reported engaging in the corresponding behavior or not. Convergent and criterion validity were supported. These findings suggest that the Italian version of this unified item set is a valid and reliable tool for consistently assessing different patterns of problematic Internet use.

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使用基于ICD-11框架的统一自我报告测量来评估有问题的互联网使用的不同模式：意大利版ACSID-11的心理测量特性。

制定ACSID-11是为了评估有问题的互联网使用的五种模式，即游戏障碍、强迫性在线购物、有问题的在线色情使用、有问题的社交网络使用和在线赌博障碍，使用的是基于ICD-11框架的一套统一项目。本研究考察了意大利版ACSID-11的心理测量特性。1263名参与者（76.70%为女性，Mage = 40.89, SD = 13.72, range = 18-83）完成了ACSID-11，并纳入其析因结构分析。一系列验证性因子分析（CFAs）证实了假设的四因子结构（即控制障碍，优先级增加，使用的持续/升级，日常生活功能障碍/明显的痛苦），对于所有有问题的互联网使用模式，这优于单维解决方案。此外，二阶模型显示出与四因素解决方案相当的拟合性，并支持使用综合评分。999名参与者的子样本（76.40%为女性，M = 40.59, SD = 13.67，范围= 18-83）还完成了患者健康问卷-9，一般焦虑障碍量表-7和生活满意度量表，而完成用于评估收敛效度的措施的参与者数量取决于他们是否报告从事相应的行为。支持收敛效度和标准效度。这些发现表明，这个统一项目集的意大利语版本是一个有效和可靠的工具，用于一致地评估不同的有问题的互联网使用模式。

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Addictive behaviors 医学-药物滥用

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8.40

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4.50%

发文量

283

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Addictive Behaviors is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing high quality human research on addictive behaviors and disorders since 1975. The journal accepts submissions of full-length papers and short communications on substance-related addictions such as the abuse of alcohol, drugs and nicotine, and behavioral addictions involving gambling and technology. We primarily publish behavioral and psychosocial research but our articles span the fields of psychology, sociology, psychiatry, epidemiology, social policy, medicine, pharmacology and neuroscience. While theoretical orientations are diverse, 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. However, innovative and empirically oriented case studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry are accepted as well. Studies that clearly contribute to current knowledge of etiology, prevention, social policy or treatment are given priority. Scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are encouraged. We especially welcome multimedia papers that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings. Studies can also be submitted to Addictive Behaviors? companion title, the open access journal Addictive Behaviors Reports, which has a particular interest 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.