Table 2.
Exploratory factor analysis of DSM-5 IGD: active gamers (n = 2,547)
| Factor loadings | |
|---|---|
| Criterion | One factor |
| 1. Preoccupation (G) | 0.694* |
| 2. Withdrawal | 0.754* |
| 3. Tolerance | 0.796* |
| 4. Loss of control | 0.744* |
| 5. Giving-up activities | 0.819* |
| 6. Continuation | 0.838* |
| 7. Deception (G) | 0.800* |
| 8. Escape (G) | 0.730* |
| 9. Negative consequences (G) | 0.829* |
| Model fit indices | |
| CFI | 0.994 |
| TLI | 0.992 |
| RMSEA | 0.030 |
| Reliability | |
| Alpha | 0.816 |
Note. DSM-5: fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; IGD: Internet gaming disorder; CFI: comparative fit index; TLI: Tucker–Lewis index; RMSEA: root mean square error of approximation; G: item from the DSM-IV Gambling Disorder Criteria.
*Significant at 5% level. Geomin rotated factors.