Gaming Disorder Scale for Adolescents (GADIS-A)

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Introduction: The Gaming Disorder Scale for Adolescents (GADIS-A) is designed to assess problematic gaming behaviors in adolescents aged 12-17. It is based on the World Health Organization's criteria for Gaming Disorder as defined in the ICD-11.

Instructions

Please read each statement carefully and indicate how often you have experienced or engaged in these behaviors over the last 12 months. Use the following scale:

0 = Never
1 = Rarely
2 = Sometimes
3 = Often
4 = Very Often

1. I find it difficult to stop gaming when I should.
0 1 2 3 4

2. I prioritize gaming over other important activities (e.g., schoolwork, family time, sports).
0 1 2 3 4

3. I continue gaming even when it negatively affects my grades or relationships.
0 1 2 3 4

4. I feel irritable, anxious, or sad when I can't game.
0 1 2 3 4

5. I need to spend more time gaming to feel satisfied.
0 1 2 3 4

6. I have lied to family or friends about how much time I spend gaming.
0 1 2 3 4

7. I use gaming to escape from negative feelings (e.g., sadness, anxiety, guilt).
0 1 2 3 4

8. My sleep schedule has been disrupted due to gaming.
0 1 2 3 4

9. I have skipped meals because of gaming.
0 1 2 3 4

10. I think about gaming even when I'm not playing.
0 1 2 3 4

11. I have tried to cut down on gaming but couldn't.
0 1 2 3 4

12. My family or friends have expressed concern about my gaming habits.
0 1 2 3 4

13. I have neglected my personal hygiene due to gaming.
0 1 2 3 4

14. I have lost interest in hobbies or activities I used to enjoy because of gaming.
0 1 2 3 4

15. I feel guilty about the amount of time I spend gaming.
0 1 2 3 4

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Gaming Disorder Scale for Adolescents (GADIS-A)

Instructions

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