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Clinical Screening 2026-07-21 5 min read

Internet Addiction Test (IAT): A Standardized Instrument for Assessing Digital Dependency

The Internet Addiction Test (IAT), developed by Dr. Kimberly S. Young in 1998, is one of the most widely used self-assessment instruments for internet addiction worldwide. This article provides a systematic introduction to this 20-item standardized scale.

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