Exploring the Effects of Internet Addiction: A multi-construct analysis using the Chen Internet Addiction Scale

Md Zahir Abdul Hamid; Nor Shafrin Ahmad; Rahimi Che Aman

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI24.6389

Authors

Md Zahir Abdul Hamid School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Nor Shafrin Ahmad School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Rahimi Che Aman School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI24.6389

Keywords:

Internet Addiction, IA, CIAS, Effects

Abstract

This study examines the impact of Internet Addiction (IA) among adolescents in Malaysia using the Chen Internet Addiction Scale (CIAS). Data from 376 respondents reveal moderate impacts in Withdrawal (Mean = 2.05, SD = 0.61), Tolerance (Mean = 2.34, SD = 0.59), Compulsive Behavior (Mean = 2.14, SD = 0.61), and Health and Interpersonal Problems (Mean = 2.27, SD = 0.55). At the same time, Time Management issues revealed a low impact (Mean = 1.96, SD = 0.66). These findings highlight adolescents' increasing internet dependency and its potential behavioral and health challenges.

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