ArticleBMC psychology2025
Translation and psychometric properties of the tamil version of the smartphone addiction scale- short version (SAS-SV-T) among adolescents: measurement invariance across gender.
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- Association Between Smartphone Addiction and Near Binocular Vision Function Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
- Parent-adolescent relationship quality and smartphone addiction: a hierarchical analysis of relational and demographic predictors.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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backgroundAdolescent smartphone addiction is a growing public health concern that negatively impacts mental health and daily functioning. The Smartphone Addiction Scale -Short Version (SAS-SV), developed by Kwon and colleagues, is a widely validated measure used globally to assess this issue. However, a psychometrically sound Tamil version suitable for adolescents has been lacking. This study aimed to translate SAS-SV into Tamil, evaluate its psychometric properties, and assess measurement invariance across genders.
methodsThe translation followed internationally accepted cross-cultural adaptation guidelines. Cronbach's α and McDonald's ω were used to measure reliability. The study employed Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to assess structural validity and Multigroup CFA (MGCFA) examined measurement invariance across gender.
resultsInternal consistency for the SAS-SV-T is good (Cronbach's α = 0.83 and McDonald's ω is 0.83). The CFA results indicated standardized factor loadings of 0.49 to 0.61, supported by a unidimensional structure. The model fit was acceptable with χ²(df) = 58.7(34), p =.01; CFI = 0.98; TLI = 0.97; RMSEA = 0.04; SRMR = 0.03. The scale also showed full measurement invariance across gender.
conclusionA valid and reliable measure of smartphone addiction in Tamil-speaking adolescents is the SAS-SV-T. Measurement invariance across gender supports its use in both research and clinical practice. This study fills a gap in adolescent health and addiction research by offering a culturally relevant instrument.
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