Exploring the validity of the internet addiction test for students in grades 5-9 in Hong Kong

International Journal of Adolescence and Youth

Volumn 13, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 221-237

  Ngai, Steven Sek Yum ^a  

^a CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 34547350044     PISSN: 02673843     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02673843.2007.9747976     Document Type: Article

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