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<p>Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and anger are significant concerns, particularly in Saudi Arabia, where IGD prevalence is high and often linked to aggression. However, the psychometric quality of Arabic-language instruments measuring these constructs remains underexamined. This study aimed to: (1) evaluate the psychometric properties of the Arabic versions of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short Form (IGDS9-SF) and a brief three-item anger screener; (2) assess their validity; and (3) examine the empirical relationship between anger and IGD severity in a Saudi community sample. A community sample of 303 Saudi participants (60.1% female; estimated <i>M</i> = 29.79, <i>SD</i> = 8.83) completed the translated scales. Analyses included reliability (Cronbach’s α, McDonald’s ω), factor structure (CFA, PCA), and a four-level measurement invariance analysis across sex (configural, metric, scalar, and strict). The IGDS9-SF demonstrated strong reliability (α = .78, ω = .92) and a unidimensional factor structure supported by CFA, consistent with prior validations. It also achieved metric and scalar invariance across sex. The anger screener showed acceptable reliability (α = .72, ω = .74) but failed confirmatory factor analysis; principal component analysis indicated it functions as a formative composite index rather than a reflective latent measure. Consequently, all findings involving the anger screener—including its null association with IGD—should be interpreted as exploratory and limited by the instrument's psychometric properties. The Arabic IGDS9-SF is a reliable and valid tool for use in Saudi populations. The surprising null association is likely attributable to the psychometric limitations of the unvalidated three-item anger screener rather than a true absence of a relationship. The findings highlight the importance of raising awareness about digital addiction and online anger, and emphasize the need to integrate these issues into educational and counselling programs within the Saudi context. Future research must utilize validated, multidimensional anger measures.</p>

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Psychometric properties of the Arabic Internet Gaming Disorder Scale (IGDS9-SF) and a brief anger screener

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    2026年3月27日

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  • Abdullah Ahmed Almulla,
  • Ahmed Alduais,
  • Mazen Omar Almulla

摘要

Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and anger are significant concerns, particularly in Saudi Arabia, where IGD prevalence is high and often linked to aggression. However, the psychometric quality of Arabic-language instruments measuring these constructs remains underexamined. This study aimed to: (1) evaluate the psychometric properties of the Arabic versions of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short Form (IGDS9-SF) and a brief three-item anger screener; (2) assess their validity; and (3) examine the empirical relationship between anger and IGD severity in a Saudi community sample. A community sample of 303 Saudi participants (60.1% female; estimated M = 29.79, SD = 8.83) completed the translated scales. Analyses included reliability (Cronbach’s α, McDonald’s ω), factor structure (CFA, PCA), and a four-level measurement invariance analysis across sex (configural, metric, scalar, and strict). The IGDS9-SF demonstrated strong reliability (α = .78, ω = .92) and a unidimensional factor structure supported by CFA, consistent with prior validations. It also achieved metric and scalar invariance across sex. The anger screener showed acceptable reliability (α = .72, ω = .74) but failed confirmatory factor analysis; principal component analysis indicated it functions as a formative composite index rather than a reflective latent measure. Consequently, all findings involving the anger screener—including its null association with IGD—should be interpreted as exploratory and limited by the instrument's psychometric properties. The Arabic IGDS9-SF is a reliable and valid tool for use in Saudi populations. The surprising null association is likely attributable to the psychometric limitations of the unvalidated three-item anger screener rather than a true absence of a relationship. The findings highlight the importance of raising awareness about digital addiction and online anger, and emphasize the need to integrate these issues into educational and counselling programs within the Saudi context. Future research must utilize validated, multidimensional anger measures.