Table 1 Statistical values and reliability of subscales (N = 761)
|  | Number of items | M | SD | Mean rit | α |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Meta-communication | |||||
Interpersonal | 4 | 1.83 | 0.71 | .51 | .71 |
Mediated | 5 | 1.46 | 0.45 | .38 | .64 |
Observation | 4 | 1.42 | 0.51 | .54 | .74 |
Functional evaluations | |||||
Distraction | 2 | 2.97 | 1.15 | .58 | .73 |
Lifestyle management | 3 | 4.38 | 0.68 | .45 | .63 |
Building of relationships | 3 | 1.99 | 0.98 | .63 | .79 |
Symbolic evaluations | |||||
Psychological dimension | 4 | 4.30 | 0.70 | .47 | .70 |
Social dimension | 3 | 2.05 | 0.99 | .47 | .66 |
Normative evaluations | |||||
Subjective norms | 3 | 2.06 | 0.80 | .31 | .50 |
Public image | 3 | 2.81 | 0.95 | .22 | .38 |
Restriction evaluations | |||||
Financial | 1 | 2.39 | 1.42 | – | – |
Cognitive | 1 | 1.49 | 0.90 | – | – |
Time | 1 | 2.05 | 1.15 | – | – |
Daily use | 1 | 2.43 | 1.32 | – | – |
Data security | 1 | 2.99 | 1.58 | – | – |
Failing to reach goal | 1 | 2.01 | 1.15 | – | – |
Usage | |||||
Functional aspects | |||||
Distraction | 3 | 1.54 | 0.77 | .64 | .80 |
Lifestyle management | 3 | 4.48 | 0.62 | .45 | .64 |
Building of relationships | 3 | 1.52 | 0.81 | .67 | .80 |
Symbolic aspects | |||||
Psychological dimension | 4 | 4.06 | 0.67 | .45 | .68 |
Social dimension | |||||
 Showing-off | 1 | 1.37 | 0.82 | – | – |
 Supportive environment | 1 | 2.74 | 1.28 | – | – |
 Identity | 1 | 1.89 | 1.22 | – | – |