Keywords
test of dependence of videogames
technological addictions
test validation
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Abstract
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.
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