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    ASSESSING THE VALIDITY OF A SINGLE-ITEM MEASURE FOR PROBLEMATIC INTERNET USE IN ADULTS: EVIDENCE FROM SAUDI ARABIA
    (Deanship of Scientific Research - Al-Quds University, 2026-05-12) Juliann Saquib; Mohamed Ghaith Al Abdin; Mohamad Ayham Muqresh; Idris Sula; Fathin Ahamed Lebbe; Mansour Alsoghair; Abdulrahman Almazrou; Nazmus Saquib
    Background: Internet addiction (IA) is a universal health problem that is linked with a negative impact on mental, physical, and social health, especially among the young population. The prevalence of IA is accelerating dramatically in Saudi Arabia; this surge contributed to an alarming rise in IA, particularly among adolescents. This study aims to determine the prevalence of IA among adults from four different cities in Saudi Arabia and to investigate the validity of a single-item self-rating measure against Young’s Internet Addiction Test (IAT). Moreover, to assess the association between the IA and mental, physical, and social health. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 1429 adult participants was conducted in four cities of Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Buraidah) to assess internet use, lifestyle, and self-reported health by using a validated questionnaire. IA was measured using both single-item self-rating and the validated Young’s IAT scale. The study was conducted via online interviews with the participants by the senior students of Sulaiman AlRajhi University. A univariate logistic regression identified the significantly associated factors.