Support of the Dimensionality and Internal Consistency of the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale-2
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22003952 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Paula Elosua (0000-0002-9651-9100, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastian, Spain), Francisco J Abad (0000-0001-6728-2709, Autonomous University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain), Ana Hernández (0000-0002-5237-0535, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 7-17 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2152-2715 • E-ISSN: 2152-2723 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1089/cyber.2024.0162 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 43 |
The field of problematic Internet use (PIU) has seen significant academic interest in recent years. In the absence of a universally accepted definition of PIU, a multitude of scales have been developed to evaluate it. Notably, the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 (GPIUS-2), formulated on the cognitive-behavioral model by Caplan, emerges as a significant instrument in this domain. This research conducts a systematic review and meta-analysis of the GPIUS-2. The central aim is to assess its internal structure and reliability. This is achieved by a meta-analysis of the Cronbach’s alpha and the factorial structure, which is carried out in the framework of the Meta-Analytic Structural Equation Modeling. The results reveal high internal consistency of the GPIUS-2, support the multidimensional nature of the scale, and provide evidence about the presence of a generalized factor supporting the use of a total scale value as indicator of GPIUS. In addition, the study delineates potential areas for future research aimed at further refining the validity of the GPIUS-2
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |