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Development and Validation of the Short-Form Drama Addiction Motivation Scale: A Network Analysis Approach

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study aimed to develop and validate a Short-Form Drama Addiction Motivation Scale using network analysis to better understand the factors underlying short-form drama addiction. A sample of 625 Chinese university students completed a survey including 19 items related to short-form drama addiction motivation. Network estimation, visualization, centrality index, and network accuracy and stability were conducted using JASP software. The analysis revealed a stable four-cluster structure of nodes, encompassing fantasy gratification, low cognitive load preference, negative emotions, and lack of social connection & belonging. The scale demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties. The developed scale provides a comprehensive and reliable tool for assessing motivation of short-form drama addiction. These findings advance theoretical insights into emerging short-form drama addiction phenomena and offer practical implications for future research and intervention strategies.

Source: Acta Psychologica

DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106745

Authors: Shijie Guo, Yanchao Yang, Tianxue Cui, Zehan Tan, Xinxin Yang, Wangze Li

Institutions: Fujian Normal University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Macau Millennium College, Dalian Maritime University, North China University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Impact of Technology on Adolescents

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,670

OpenAlex ID: W7144002234

FWCI: 12.9

Cites: 26

Cited by: 1

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