The present study proposed an SAS. To identify the internal
consistency of such SAS, it was administered to the 197 study
subjects, and the Cronbach’s alpha (0.967) was measured. Factor
analysis was also performed, and the results are presented in
Table 2. The SAS consisted of six factors, as follows: daily-life
disturbance, positive anticipation, withdrawal, cyberspace-oriented
relationship, overuse, and tolerance.