Arabic validation of the Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS)

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Digital Health
• Cross-cultural adaptation

Background:

• Internet use is increasing in Arabic countries, presenting both benefits and risks.
• Problematic internet use can lead to negative consequences in daily life.
• A need exists for a validated Arabic instrument to measure compulsive internet use.

Purpose of the Study:

• To validate an Arabic version of the Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS).
• To provide a reliable tool for assessing problematic internet use in Arabic-speaking populations.

Main Methods:

• The Arabic version of the CIUS was administered to 185 internet users.
• Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed to assess psychometric properties.

Main Results:

• A one-factor model of the Arabic CIUS demonstrated good psychometric properties and data fit.
• The total CIUS score was positively correlated with time spent online.

Conclusions:

• The Arabic version of the CIUS is a valid self-report measure for problematic internet use.
• This validated scale can aid in identifying and addressing excessive internet use in Arabic contexts.