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Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire

The Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire (PIUQ), developed by Demetrovics, Szeredi, and Rózsa, is an 18-item tool used to assess the severity and patterns of problematic internet use across three domains: obsession, neglect, and control disorder.

3 minutes to complete

Eligibility

The Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire is typically open to anyone using internet.

Questions for Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire

Questions

1.

How often do you fantasize about the Internet, or think about what it would be like to be online when you are not on the Internet?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
2.

How often do you neglect household chores to spend more time online?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
3.

How often do you feel that you should decrease the amount of time spent online?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
4.

How often do you daydream about the Internet?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
5.

How often do you spend time online when you’d rather sleep?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
6.

How often does it happen to you that you wish to decrease the amount of time spent online but you do not succeed?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
7.

How often do you feel tense, irritated, or stressed if you cannot use the Internet for as long as you want to?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
8.

How often do you choose the Internet rather than being with your partner?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
9.

How often do you try to conceal the amount of time spent online?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
10.

How often do you feel tense, irritated, or stressed if you cannot use the Internet for several days?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
11.

How often does the use of Internet impair your work or your efficacy?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
12.

How often do you feel that your Internet usage causes problems for you?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
13.

How often does it happen to you that you feel depressed, moody, or nervous when you are not on the Internet and these feelings stop once you are back online?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
14.

How often do people in your life complain about spending too much time online?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
15.

How often do you realize saying when you are online, “just a couple of more minutes and I will stop”?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
16.

How often do you dream about the Internet?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
17.

How often do you choose the Internet rather than going out with somebody to have some fun?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always
18.

How often do you think that you should ask for help in relation to your Internet use?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Sometimes
  4. Often
  5. Always

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire

What is the PIUQ used for?

The PIUQ is used to assess and identify problematic patterns of internet use, helping researchers and clinicians screen for internet addiction or excessive internet-related behaviors.

How is the PIUQ scored?

Each of the 18 items is rated from 1 (never) to 5 (always), and the total score is the sum of all items, with higher scores indicating more severe problematic internet use.

Can the PIUQ be used for both adults and adolescents?

Yes, the PIUQ has been validated for use in both adolescent and adult populations to assess problematic internet use.

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