Table 3. Responses to each of 14 items on the Compulsive Internet Use Scale (N = 26).
| %(N) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIUS = 0 a | CIUS = 1 a | CIUS = 2 a | CIUS = 3 a | CIUS = 4 a | Mean (S.D.) | |
| 1. Difficult to stop using the Internet | 7.7 (2) | 0 (0) | 7.7 (2) | 57.5 (15) | 26.9 (7) | (1.04) |
| 2. Continue to use the Internet despite intention to stop | 3.9 (1) | 0 (0) | 15.4 (4) | 46.2 (12) | 34.6 (9) | 0.93) |
| 3. Others (e.g., parents, children, parents, and friends) say you should use the Internet less | 14.8 (4) | 29.6 (8) | 40.7 (11) | 3.7 (1) | 11.1 (3) | 1.14) |
| 4. Prefer to use the Internet instead of spending time with others (e.g., partner, children, parents, and friends)? | 14.8 (4) | 25.9 (7) | 37.0 (10) | 14.8 (4) | 7.4 (2) | 1.13) |
| 5. Short of sleep because of the Internet | 11.1 (3) | 7.4 (2) | 18.5 (5) | 25.9 (7) | 37.0 (10) | 1.35) |
| 6. Think of the Internet, even when not online | 7.4 (2) | 14.8 (4) | 48.2 (13) | 18.5 (5) | 11.1 (3) | 2.11 (1.05) |
| 7. Look forward to next Internet session | 7.4 (2) | 22.2 (6) | 37.0 (10) | 18.5 (5) | 14.8 (4) | 1.15) |
| 8. Think Internet use should be less often | 3.7 (1) | 3.7 (1) | 11.1 (3) | 48.2 (13) | 33.3 (9) | 3.03 (0.98) |
| 9. Unsuccessfully tried to spend less time on the Internet | 3.7 (1) | 14.8 (4) | 33.3 (9) | 37.0 (10) | 11.1 (3) | 1.00) |
| 10. Rush through homework to go on the Internet | 15.4 (4) | 19.2 (5) | 26.9 (7) | 30.8 (8) | 7.7 (2) | 1.96 (1.22) |
| 11. Neglect daily obligations (work, school, or family life) to go on the Internet | 7.4 (2) | 18.5 (5) | 29.6 (8) | 25.9 (7) | 18.5 (5) | 2.30 (1.20) |
| 12. Use the Internet when feeling down | 7.7 (2) | 7.7 (2) | 34.6 (9) | 19.2 (5) | 30.8 (8) | 2.58 (1.24) |
| 13. Use the Internet to escape sorrows or get relief from negative feelings | 7.7 (2) | 23.1 (6) | 26.9 (7) | 19.2 (5) | 23.1 (6) | 2.27 (1.28) |
| 14. Feel restless, frustrated, or irritated when the Internet is unavailable | 14.8 (4) | 11.1 (3) | 29.6 (8) | 29.6 (8) | 29.6 (4) | 2.19 (1.27) |
| CIUS Total Score | 100 (26) | 33.3 (11.2) | ||||
| CIUS > 21 | ||||||
a. CIUS = 0 refers to Never, CIUS = 1 refers to Seldom, CIUS = 2 refers to Sometimes, CIUS = 3 refers to Often, CIUS = 4 refers to Very often. CIUS > 21 indicates compulsive Internet use.