Standardization study of internet addiction improvement motivation scale

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Behavioral Science
• Clinical Psychology

Background:

• Internet addiction is a growing concern, particularly among adolescents.
• Motivation is a critical factor for successful treatment outcomes in Internet addiction.
• Existing assessment tools may not adequately capture motivation for treatment improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate a scale measuring motivation to overcome Internet addiction.
• To provide a reliable and valid instrument for assessing treatment motivation.
• To establish a tool that can aid clinicians in tailoring interventions for Internet addiction.

Main Methods:

• Development of a 10-item Internet Addiction Improvement Motivation Scale based on motivation enhancement therapy principles.
• Administration of the scale to 92 adolescents.
• Assessment of scale reliability and concurrent validity using the Korean version of the Stages of Readiness for Change and Eagerness for Treatment Scale for Internet Addiction (K-SOCRATES-I).

Main Results:

• Factor analysis revealed a three-subscale structure for the motivation scale, demonstrating adequate reliability.
• The scale exhibited high concurrent validity, evidenced by significant correlations with the K-SOCRATES-I.
• A suggested cut-off score can identify individuals with lower motivation for treatment.

Conclusions:

• The developed 10-item Internet Addiction Improvement Motivation Scale is a reliable and valid measure.
• The scale can accurately assess an individual's motivation for Internet addiction treatment.
• This tool offers a practical means to evaluate motivation, potentially improving treatment efficacy.