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The document presents the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 (GPIUS 2), which includes a series of statements for individuals to rate their agreement on a scale from 1 to 8. It categorizes internet use into five subscales: Preference for Online Social Interaction, Mood Regulation, Cognitive Preoccupation, Compulsive Internet Use, and Negative Outcomes. The scale aims to measure the extent of problematic internet use and its impact on individuals' lives.

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GPIUS2 Document

The document presents the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 (GPIUS 2), which includes a series of statements for individuals to rate their agreement on a scale from 1 to 8. It categorizes internet use into five subscales: Preference for Online Social Interaction, Mood Regulation, Cognitive Preoccupation, Compulsive Internet Use, and Negative Outcomes. The scale aims to measure the extent of problematic internet use and its impact on individuals' lives.

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GENERALIZED PROBLEMATIC INTERNET USE SCALE 2 (GPIUS 2) Scale Items &


Instructions

Method · December 2019


DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.18923.08483

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GENERALIZED PROBLEMATIC INTERNET USE SCALE 2 (GPIUS 2)

Citation Information:

Caplan, S. E. (2010). Theory and measurement of generalized problematic Internet use: A


two-step approach. Computers in Human Behavior, 26, 1089–1097.

Instructions: Please use the scale below to rate the extent to which you agree with each
of the following statements :

1 Definitely disagree
2 Mostly disagree
3 Somewhat disagree
4 Slightly disagree
5 Slightly agree
6 Somewhat agree
7 Mostly agree
8 Definitely agree

1 I prefer online social interaction over face-to-face communication.


2 I have used the Internet to talk with others when I was feeling isolated.
3 When I haven’t been online for some time, I become preoccupied with the
thought of going online
4 I have difficulty controlling the amount of time I spend online.
5 My internet use has made it difficult for me to manage my life.
6 Online social interaction is more comfortable for me than face-to-face interaction.
7 I have used the Internet to make myself feel better when I was down.
8 I would feel lost if I was unable to go online.
9 I find it difficult to control my Internet use.
10 I have missed social engagements or activities because of my Internet use.
11 I prefer communicating with people online rather than face-to-face.
12 I have used the Internet to make myself feel better when I've felt upset.
13 I think obsessively about going online when I am offline.
14 When offline, I have a hard time trying to resist the urge to go online.
15 My Internet use has created problems for me in my life.

Item for each subscale (either sum or average the items listed to obtain a score for the
subscale).

Preference for Online Social Interaction: 1, 6, 11


Mood Regulation: 2, 7, 12
Cognitive Preoccupation: 3, 8, 13
Compulsive Internet Use: 4, 9, 14
Negative Outcomes: 5, 10, 15

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