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. 2017 Nov 10;6(4):620–629. doi: 10.1556/2006.6.2017.071

Table 6.

Criterion-related validity of the BSMAS using regression models with adjustment for age and gender

BSMASa IGDS-SFb
Criterion β p value β p value
IGDS-SF
Internet gaming disorder 0.542 <.001
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale
Depression 0.038 .01 0.147 <.001
Anxiety 0.039 .01 −0.014 .49
Stress 0.039 .002 0.019 .29
ADHD Rating Scale
Inattention 0.101 <.001 0.087 <.001
Hyperactivity 0.061 <.001 0.085 <.001
Self-report
Daily hours spent on social media 0.281 <.001 0.427 <.001

Note. BSMAS: Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale; ADHD: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; IGDS-SF: Internet Gaming Disorder Scale – Short Form.

a

Total R2 (adjusted R2) = .624 (.623); the R2 (adjusted R2) of age and gender was .075 (.075).

b

Total R2 (adjusted R2) = .262 (.260); the R2 (adjusted R2) of age and gender was .040 (.039).