Internet Addiction Test: What It Measures and How to Read Your Score

Internet addiction covers several forms of online dependency that go well beyond simple excessive screen use. This test assesses four specific dimensions: addiction to online video games, dependency on online shopping, compulsive consumption of content (streaming, pornography, news) and addiction to digital communication. It will help you identify which forms of internet addiction concern you most.

In the article that follows, I explore screen and digital addictions. If you recognise yourself in this theme, I designed a cyberaddiction test that helps you take stock of your relationship with screens and apps. It comes with a guide to extend your reflection beyond the results. I also wrote a book on this subject, The Practical CBT Guide, if you would like to go further.

Take the test: Internet Addiction Test → — Games, shopping, content, digital communication: identify which forms of internet addiction apply to you.

What the test measures

• Dependency on online video games, mobile games or online gambling
• Compulsive buying behaviour on the internet (e-commerce, auctions, in-app purchases)
• Compulsive consumption of online content (streaming, videos, news, pornography)
• Dependency on digital forms of communication (messaging apps, forums, chats)

How to read your score

The result reads as an intensity, not as a diagnosis:

• Low: Your relationship with the internet is healthy and balanced. You use digital tools without becoming dependent on them.
• Moderate: You show moderate signs of internet addiction in certain areas. A few adjustments would improve your digital balance.
• High: Your internet addiction is significant and affects your daily life in several areas.
• Very high: Your internet addiction is severe and seriously affects your health, your relationships and your working life.

What your full report contains

The detailed PDF report includes:

• Introduction: This report presents the results of your internet addiction assessment. It analyses four specific forms of online addiction: video games, online shopping, content consumption and digital communication.
• Global score: The report presents your overall score and guidance for interpreting it.
• Dimension-by-dimension analysis: Here is the breakdown of your scores for each form of internet addiction. This analysis lets you identify the areas where your internet use is most problematic.
• Recommendations: Based on your results, here are personalised recommendations for restoring a healthy use of the internet.
• Resources: Reference centre for excessive gambling (Nantes University Hospital). Digital addiction clinics in university hospitals. Fil Santé Jeunes: 0 800 235 236 (free and anonymous). Screen time management apps. Outside France: local emergency services, or findahelpline.com (free international directory).

The first 5 questions are free; the full personalised report (your precise score, your profile by dimension, your recommendations) is paid.

When to take this test

• You recognise yourself in internet addiction, online use, video games, and you want to see things clearly.
• You want a structured reading rather than a vague impression.
• You are looking for an objective starting point before speaking to a professional if needed.

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FAQ

How long does the test take? 63 questions, about 12 min. Does the test provide a diagnosis? No. It measures an intensity and provides landmarks; only a professional can make a diagnosis. Are my answers confidential? Yes: the test is 100% anonymous and the report is delivered directly to you.

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