Abstract

SALAS-BLAS, Edwin; MERINO-SOTO, César; CHOLIZ, Mariano  and  MARCO, Clara. Psychometric analysis of the Test of Dependence of Videogames (TDV) in Peruvian population. Univ. Psychol. [online]. 2017, vol.16, n.4, pp.290-302. ISSN 1657-9267.  https://doi.org/10.11144/javeriana.upsy16-4.aptd.

The objective of this work is the validation of the Test of Dependence of Videogames (TDV) (Chóliz & Marco, 2011) in Peruvian population. The results show that it is a reliable and valid tool. We found a single factorial structure, rather than four dimensions as the authors of the TDV raised. This factor could be generically called: ‘Addiction to video games’, and could serve as evidence of the existence of this disorder, which would coincide with the so-called “Disorder online Game” listed in Section III of the DSM-5. The results found are discussed in relation to Chóliz & Marco (2011) in terms of differences in sex, age and the internal structure of the instrument.

Keywords : videogame addiction; test of dependence of videogames; technological addictions; test validation.

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