Table 1 Measurement of time use and perceived problems related to computer-gaming, console-gaming, and internet use
Item wording | Statements | Response keys |
|---|---|---|
How much do you agree or disagree in the following statements on computer gaming? | 1. I think I spend way too much time playing computer games | 1. Strongly agree |
2. Partly agree | ||
2. I get in bad mood when I cannot spend time on computer games | 3. Neither/nor | |
4. Partly disagree | ||
3. My parents tell me, I spend way too much time on computer gaming | 5. Strongly disagree | |
How much do you agree or disagree in the following statements on use of the Internet for surfing and chatting (not for homework)? | 4. I think I spend way too much time on internet communication and surfing | 1. Strongly agree |
2. Partly agree | ||
5. I get in bad mood when I cannot spend time on internet communication and surfing | 3. Neither/nor | |
4. Partly disagree | ||
6. My parents say, that I spend way too much time on internet communication and surfing | 5. Strongly disagree | |
How much do you agree or disagree in the following statements on console-gaming (PlayStation, Xbox, GameCube etc)? | 7. I think I spend way too much time on console-gaming | 1. Strongly agree |
2. Partly agree | ||
8. I get in bad mood when I cannot spend time on console-gaming | 3. Neither/nor | |
4. Partly disagree | ||
9. My parents tell me, I spend way too much time on console-gaming | 5. Strongly disagree | |
In your leisure time: about how many hours a day do you usually spend playing computer or console games (PlayStation, Xbox, GameCube etc.)? | 1. None at all*) | |
2. About ½ an hour a day, | ||
3. About 1 hour a day | ||
4. About 2 hours a day, | ||
Responses were given separately for weekdays and weekends; we only use data about weekdays | ||
5. About 3 hours a day | ||
6. About 4 hours a day | ||
7. About 5 hours a day | ||
8. About 6 hours a day, | ||
9. About 7 hours or more a day | ||
In your free time: about how many hours a day do you usually use a computer for chatting on the internet: internet surfing, e-mailing or doing homework? | 1. None at all**) | |
2. About ½ an hour a day, | ||
3. About 1 hour a day | ||
4. About 2 hours a day, | ||
5. About 3 hours a day | ||
Responses were given separately for weekdays and weekends; we only use data about weekdays | ||
6. About 4 hours a day | ||
7. About 5 hours a day | ||
8. About 6 hours a day, | ||
9. About 7 hours or more a day |