What this chen s internet addiction scale cias measures
This chen s internet addiction scale cias estimates self-reported internet addiction compulsive use withdrawal and life impact frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into compulsive use, tolerance withdrawal, social impact, mood escape. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your internet addiction concern index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed internet addiction compulsive use withdrawal and life impact frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Compulsive use
How often CIAS compulsive internet use frequency signals appear.
Tolerance withdrawal
How often CIAS tolerance withdrawal frequency signals appear.
Social impact
How often CIAS social impact frequency signals appear.
Mood escape
How often CIAS mood escape frequency signals appear.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the chen s internet addiction scale cias
Complete 22 items to receive your internet addiction concern index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your internet addiction concern index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Internet Addiction Concern | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed internet addiction compulsive use withdrawal and life impact frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Internet Addiction Concern | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring internet addiction compulsive use withdrawal and life impact frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Internet Addiction Concern | 66 to 100 | Frequent internet addiction compulsive use withdrawal and life impact frequency signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report chen s internet addiction scale cias patterns on this screener
- A internet addiction concern index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
Internet addiction concern index and sibling screeners
This chen s internet addiction scale cias screener uses original frequency items across four domains: compulsive use, tolerance withdrawal, social impact, mood escape. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Social media addiction quiz | Social apps rather than CIAS broadband domains |
| Phone addiction quiz | Mobile habits rather than CIAS frequency screener |
Chen S Internet Addiction Scale CIAS FAQ
What does this chen s internet addiction scale cias measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a internet addiction concern index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does a high CIAS score diagnose internet addiction disorder?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate behavioral addictions after a full assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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