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Internet Addiction Assessment (IAA)

The Internet Addiction Assessment (IAA) is a psychological questionnaire used to measure problematic internet and smartphone use.

The assessment looks at excessive screen time, emotional dependence on online activity, loss of control over internet use, social withdrawal, and problems caused by internet behavior in daily life.

The IAA is commonly used in behavioral health and digital well-being screening because it provides a reliable way to identify unhealthy internet habits and online dependence.

Higher scores may suggest excessive internet use, emotional reliance on online activity, reduced self-control, or internet-related difficulties affecting work, school, sleep, or relationships.

You will be presented with 18 statements about internet use, smartphone behavior, and online habits.

Read each statement carefully and choose the response that best matches your usual experiences and behavior.

Please answer honestly according to your real online habits and daily experiences.

This assessment is intended for adolescents and adults who are able to understand and honestly answer questions about their internet and smartphone use.

Participation is voluntary. Responses are anonymous and intended for educational, self-awareness, and research-related purposes only.

Higher scores may reflect problematic internet use, emotional dependence on online activity, smartphone overuse, or internet-related difficulties in daily life.

I use my smartphone or computer longer than I planned.

I would rather use my smartphone or computer than spend time with my partner.

I would rather spend time online than do household tasks.

My school or work performance suffers because of the time I spend online.

People close to me worry about the amount of time I spend online.

I prefer not to answer when people ask what I do online.

My productivity and focus suffer because of the amount of time I spend online.

I check social media, messages, or emails immediately after waking up.

I get annoyed when people interrupt me while I am using my smartphone or computer.

I feel anxious when I do not have my smartphone with me.

I use the internet to escape from real-life problems.

I feel life would be boring or empty without the internet.

I delay important tasks because I am using my smartphone or computer.

When I cannot use my smartphone, I think about what I could be doing online.

I stay awake later than planned because of online activity.

I would rather stay home and use the internet than go out with friends.

I have tried to reduce my smartphone or internet use without success.

I worry about missing things online when not checking my smartphone.