Table 1.
Factor loadings for patterns of internet use items (rotated factor solution)
| Component |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
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Use for communication/entertainment |
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| Using a computer for communication |
0.81 |
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| Spending time on the internet |
0.79 |
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| Using a computer to listen to music |
0.71 |
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| Using a computer for fun |
0.70 |
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| Visiting Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and the like |
0.66 |
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| Using the computer to search for information |
0.61 |
0.31 |
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| Using a computer for file sharing (file sharing, download, upload) |
0.58 |
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| Surfing the internet with no particular goal |
0.56 |
0.37 |
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| Using the internet for chat or instant messaging |
0.51 |
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|
Use for academic purposes |
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| Looking for literature on the internet |
0.67 |
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| Performing online tasks that we get for homework |
0.64 |
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| Visiting the school website |
0.63 |
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| Communicating by e-mail with classmates in connection with teaching assignments |
0.62 |
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| Using a computer for school purposes |
0.41 |
0.54 |
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| Communicating by e-mail with teachers |
0.54 |
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| Communicating via MSN/ICQ or similar with classmates in connection with teaching assignments |
0.48 |
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The problematic internet use |
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| I lied about my age on the internet |
0.73 |
0.30 |
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| I gave false information about myself on the internet |
0.73 |
0.32 |
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| I am watching pornographic sites |
0.62 |
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| I download unauthorized materials (programs, music, movies, etc.) from the internet |
0.38 |
0.59 |
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The Harassment Experience Subscale |
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| I experienced Internet bullying |
0.79 |
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| I was asked for my personal or intimate details by unknown persons |
0.76 |
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| I often find disturbing content on the internet | 0.74 | |||